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Inclusive Innovation for Age-Friendly Environments. The Role of Living Labs Dynamics in Territories

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Urban Design and Planning for Age-Friendly Environments Across Europe: North and South

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Aware of the economic and societal challenges concerning the ageing of the population in Europe, many territorial actors wished to participate actively in the silver economy. In this context, hybrid public-private structures dedicated to innovation, such as Living Labs, have multiplied in recent years to encourage age-friendly environments in territories. The purpose of this research is to expand knowledge about the development of inclusive innovation by exploring the particular roles played by three Living Labs in France dedicated to the ageing field. The analysis based on a qualitative research methodology shows three forms of value creation in this field related to the distinct characteristics of these structures: the dissemination of methodological knowledge to co-design with elderly; the encouragement of business, product and services strategies adapted; and the dissemination of the culture of innovation in the territory while involving the elderly in the decision-making process. The research also points to the challenges that still need to be addressed in order to converge the technological, economic and social dimensions in inclusive innovation activities.

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Castro Gonçalves, L. (2022). Inclusive Innovation for Age-Friendly Environments. The Role of Living Labs Dynamics in Territories. In: Pozo Menéndez, E., Higueras García, E. (eds) Urban Design and Planning for Age-Friendly Environments Across Europe: North and South. Future City, vol 19. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93875-8_17

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