Strategies for retirement community development in China
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Author(s)
Wang, Hua, M.C.P. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Advisor(s)
Henry Pollakowski.
Alternative Title
Strategies of retirement community development in China
Date Issued
2006
Publisher
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Abstract
In 2000, China's 60-year-and-older population reached 130 million, or 10% of the total population. This event symbolizes that China has entered the aging society. In the Chinese tradition, strong family support enables older Chinese to live with their children and age at home. The One Child Policy implemented in the 1970's will change the way families care for their older parents. This paper investigates the alternative living arrangements in China such as the institutions for the elderly, community support, and the master planned retirement communities. The strength and weakness of each living arrangement is highlighted. Suggestions of a three-tiered system are made. Care is given to living arrangements that enable inter-generational contact and support, flexibility, and affordability.
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Thesis (M.C.P.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, 2006.
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 48-50).
Subjects
Urban Studies and Planning.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Urban Studies and Planning
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