Mark Trotter1, Paul Sanders2, Marissa Lindquist1, Evonne Miller3, Aso Hajirasouli1, Andrea Blake4, Rosamund Harrington5, Heidi Olsen5, Tanja Tyvimaa6, Gert-Jan Pepping7, Suzanne Kuys5, Robin Drogemuller1. 1. School of Architecture and Built Environment, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. 2. School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia. 3. School of Design, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. 4. Faculty of Business and Law, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. 5. School of Allied Health, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. 6. School of Economics and Finance, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. 7. School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: GrandSchools is a new concept which co-locates retirement villages with secondary schools in one physical environment. Designed to enhance the health and well-being of both younger and older generations, this intergenerational-shared campus model promotes intergenerational inclusivity and active learning and living. In this paper, we explore stakeholder experts' perceptions of current opportunities and impediments to this proposed intergenerational learning and living model. METHODS: A qualitative study reporting on findings from an industry seminar (n = 50) and key interviews (n = 10) from stakeholders in education, health, higher education, the management and operation of retirement villages, and design firms. RESULTS: Three key themes summarised participants' assessment of the value, risks and what needs to change in order for intergenerational living and learning to become a reality. CONCLUSIONS: By bringing younger and older generations together in one shared campus location, GrandSchools is a novel idea to promote intergenerational inclusivity, enhancing the health and well-being of our whole community.
OBJECTIVES: GrandSchools is a new concept which co-locates retirement villages with secondary schools in one physical environment. Designed to enhance the health and well-being of both younger and older generations, this intergenerational-shared campus model promotes intergenerational inclusivity and active learning and living. In this paper, we explore stakeholder experts' perceptions of current opportunities and impediments to this proposed intergenerational learning and living model. METHODS: A qualitative study reporting on findings from an industry seminar (n = 50) and key interviews (n = 10) from stakeholders in education, health, higher education, the management and operation of retirement villages, and design firms. RESULTS: Three key themes summarised participants' assessment of the value, risks and what needs to change in order for intergenerational living and learning to become a reality. CONCLUSIONS: By bringing younger and older generations together in one shared campus location, GrandSchools is a novel idea to promote intergenerational inclusivity, enhancing the health and well-being of our whole community.
Authors: Katrina Radford; Janna Anneke Fitzgerald; Nerina Vecchio; Jennifer Cartmel; Ryan Bruce Gould; Jennifer Kosiol Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-09-07 Impact factor: 4.614