Enhancing Rural Alberta’s Real Estate through Accessible & Universal Design
Aging populations and the exodus of the youth to larger cities, have left rural towns with a demographic imbalance and critical repercussions on the real estate of these communities.
Current rural built environments are not suited to accommodate the needs of this growing demographic of people with health challenges, including seniors, persons living with chronic diseases, and persons with disabilities.
There is a dire need and demand for accessible and universal design within residential and public spaces to accommodate aging-in-community, community health and the network of medical and healthcare services required.
This project will conduct research, and develop policy and planning strategies, and learning modules to revitalize residential and commercial real estate in Sundre. The results will be shared with rural municipalities across Alberta.
This project builds on previous research conducted and partnerships formed through the Enhancing Rural and Regional Real Estate through Community Learning with project funding through the Foundation’s Investment Grant Program in 2021.
Built Environment – Support research, policy development and planning which promotes quality, independent living for people who are facing health challenges and want to remain in their homes.
Amount Funded
$200,020
Year Funded
2023
Funding Priority
Built Environment: Understand and improve the sustainability and livability of the physical and social aspects of our human-made environment.
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Contributors
Athabasca University, RAIC Centre for Architecture
The RAIC Centre for Architecture at Athabasca University was founded in 2012 as a partnership between the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and Athabasca University to explore alternative and innovative means of educating architects in the 21st Century.
Sundre Hospital Futures
Sundre Hospital Futures is working on a plan for the next half century. We are determined to take care of our residents and the thousands of visitors who travel through our community. Patching our current hospital cannot go on forever.
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