Dr. Kiyota, a founder of Ibasho, joined AARP’s online dialogue “Equity By Design Virtual Dialogue 5: Facilitate Intergenerational Engagement” on January 14, 2021.
Equity by Design
How do we make our built environment, at every scale, a tool for disease prevention and the promotion of wellness for all?
As we begin to build and renovate our homes and communities in a post-COVID-19 world, we must radically accelerate the application of an age-friendly framework that addresses disparities. This means housing and communities that are safe, affordable, and facilitate multigenerational interaction; meet sensory, emotional, physical, social, behavioral, and health needs across the lifespan; and include appropriate transportation options—enabling every resident to thrive.
In the fifth dialogue of the Equity by Design webinar series, multigenerational living experts discussed the need to create living environments that facilitate regular interaction and engagement across all generations. Featured speakers included: Donna Butts, Executive Director, Generations United; Dr. Emi Kiyota, Founder and Director, Ibasho; Dr. Bill Thomas, Lifesprk Independence Officer; Cofounder, ChangingAging (Moderator); Stephanie Firestone, Senior Strategic Policy Advisor, Health & Age-friendly Communities, AARP (Host) Esther Greenhouse, Built Environment Strategist and Environmental Gerontologist; and Strategic Director, TC Age Friendly Center for Excellence (Introductory Remarks)
