2016 Volume 39 Issue 3 Pages 58-68
The Neighborhood Unit Theory, originally introduced by C.A. Perry, served as a new town construction plan that targeted the child-rearing family in 1960s. Now, in Japan, the aging rate is rapidly increasing, particularly in urban areas, creating the need of a new planning theory for the community environment. The aim of this paper is a basic study on the requirements of community livelihoods that can achieve “aging in place.” Six key topics concerning building formal care systems and establishing community activities with be introduced, with a focus on mutual community support and community living spaces. New community environment planning theories differ from The Neighborhood Unit Theory, emphasizing the importance of the physical environment, community care system, and community activities.
