Population aging - an increase in the proportion of older people in a population.
As one of the most significant social changes of the 21st century, it is predicted to impact all sectors including labor and financial markets, housing, health care and social protection.
By 2050, the global population aged 60 years or over is expected to double reaching 2.1 billion. Increased life expectancy and decreased fertility rates mean that older populations in developing regions are growing at higher rates when compared to those in developed regions. Estimations project that by 2050, 79 percent of the world’s older population will be living in developing regions.
Even though an increase in longevity indicates an increase in the standard of living, population ageing comes with its own pros and cons.
While worldwide estimates of older populations living on their own vary, there has been a significant increase in this percentage, along with a decrease in the percentage of the older generation wanting to co-reside with their children or extended family.
On the flip side studies have also shown an increase in social and health concerns with regard to the older population. With a focus on the psychological well being of the older population who live independently, showing the negative effects of social isolation and neglect of self-care needs.
In light of this, how can we as designers recognize the needs of the older generation, with a focus on housing and social protection? How can they be addressed? How can we navigate these changes?
CHALLENGE
Understanding the need to create a mutually supportive community, in which elderly individuals can live independently, and be cherished for their individual capacity means that we are well on our way to question existing social structures.
In doing so can we recognize and cater to self-care and appropriate housing needs for the elderly and work towards establishing a community framework of mutual support, questioning a much wider narrative of how society perceives the elder generation.
SITE
The site is chosen to be in Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Morocco ranks low on the scale of countries measured worldwide for the comfort and well being of their senior population. With almost a quarter of its population expected to be over 60 by 2050, Morocco has become increasingly concerned about the welfare of its older populations in recent times.
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Judges:
To be announced.
Timeline:
Launch December 18, 2019
Registration closes: May 1st 2020
Submission Deadline: May 12th 2020
Public Voting begins: May 22nd 2020
Public Voting ends: June 12th 2020
Result Announcement: June 22nd 2020
Prizes:
Prize pool of worth 20,000$
First Prize: 5000$ (For students and professionals)
Runner Up: 6 x 1100$ (For students and professionals)
People’s Choice: 4 x 600$ (Open for all)
Honorable Mention x 12: 500$ Each
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Title
Co-Life: Co-living for elderlyType
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May 01, 2020 11:59 AMSubmission Deadline
May 12, 2020 12:00 AMPrice
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