Description of Challenge
Re-creating the natural diversity in our social demographic that’s been subverted by suburban models of settlement. The cross generational learning, sharing and support that is lost by ‘urban planning’ and the rise of the nuclear single family in the 20th century needs to be reclaimed in our communities.I'm happy to report that my inner child is still ageless. James Broughton
Solution
By designing our communities to encourage and facilitate a wide diversity of ages and stages of life from day care and preschools to assisted living and aged care we can reclaim the extended family that is often non-existent in the modern world. Day to day mixing in town/village centres and gathering places for recreation, play, entertainment, sport, music, theatre and art can add richness and texture to our community fabric.
