In this episode, I talk with Patty Doran who is working at Manchester University and part of the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group. Drawing on her extensive work, within and outside of university, Patty helps us understand what it takes to build age-friendly cities and how this topic brings together many different domains that highlight the importance of interdisciplinary inquiries and collaborations across sectors.
Patty’s recommended resources:
· Buffel, T., & Phillipson, C. (2025). Active ageing in urban environments: a reflexive critique of simplistic binaries. Journal of Urban Design, 30(2), 153-155.
Patty’s highlighted work:
· Doran, P., Goff, M., & Phillipson, C. (2024). Interventions to promote ageing in place: developing the Village model in Manchester. Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 25(1), 56-67. https://doi.org/10.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0022
· Buffel, T., Doran, P., & Yarker, S. (Eds.). (2024). Reimagining age-friendly communities: Urban ageing and spatial justice. Policy Press.
· Yarker, S., Doran, P., & Buffel, T. (2024). Theorizing “place” in aging in place: The need for territorial and relational perspectives. The Gerontologist, 64(2). Link
Thank you to Elmeri Tommiska for the music and to Jyri Väisänen for the post-production assistance.
