Designing Intergenerational Communities: Lessons from the LAF-Funded “Engagement by Design” Research Project

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* 1. An intergenerational community is a community where...

A. People of all ages live separately but interact occasionally for special events.

B. Older adults and younger people live together without routine social interactions.

C. People of all ages have opportunities to live, work, play, learn, and rest together.

D. Different generations live in close proximity but do not engage in structured interactions.

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* 2. Intergenerational communities can _______.

A. Support the basic necessities/needs of all residents

B. Promote interaction, exchange, and cooperation among different generations

C. Provide opportunities for all generations to share their talents and support each other

D. All of the above

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* 3. Which of the following are important environmental factors for successful intergenerational communities?

A. Place for interaction

B. Walkable and accessible environment

C. Diverse and inclusive community design

D. Safety and security

E. All of the above

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* 4. A nationwide expert survey in the United States suggests that intergenerational community demand will ____ within the next five years.

A. Increase

B. Decrease

C. Stay the same

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* 5. Most parents or guardians believe that intergenerational interactions can lead to ________ among their children.

A. Sense of community and inclusiveness

B. Skill development

C. Positive attitudes toward older adults

D. Relational benefits

E. Mental health benefits

F. Physical activity benefits

G. All of the above

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* 6. Which of the following are NOT part of the 8 principles for designing intergenerational communities discussed in this webinar?

A. Provide diverse housing options and locate major destinations within easy walking distance

B. Build active and playful places for people of all ages

C. Ensure streets and sidewalks are safe, walkable, and sociable

D. Create various therapeutic gardens

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* 7. It is recommended that major daily service and recreational destinations are located within a ________ walk from each other.

A. 5-minute

B. 10-minute

C. 30-minute

D. 1-hour

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* 8. The Intergenerational Community Assessment Tool (iCAT) is developed only for designing new communities or sites.

A. True

B. False

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* 9. Some level of programming is key to facilitating lasting connections because structured interactions are more important than unstructured interactions.

A. True

B. False

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* 10. Intergenerational Communities result from a combination of:

A. Individual thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and actions

B. Interpersonal interactions

C. Organizational policies and programming

D. Community attitudes and culture

E. Environmental design (aesthetics, accessibility, & proximity)

F. All of the above

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