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Transformational Impact™

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Transformational Impact™

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While most recognize the importance of intergenerational settings, where the physical environment is designed to accommodate the physical and psychological needs of all people, there needs to be equal consideration to the ways these environments provide opportunities for meaningful engagement between members of different generations.

The book shares evidence-based research on the importance of intergenerational park and recreation settings, provides a rich overview on designing settings that can promote intergenerational activities, gives an overview of marketing, programming, and evaluation tactics, and shares a variety of different case studies where communities have created successful intergenerational environments.

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The Science

Intergenerational play and recreation can provide many benefits, including reducing loneliness, increasing knowledge and understanding, and offering richer experiences for all. While most will recognize the importance of intergenerational settings, where the physical environment is designed to accommodate the physical and psychological needs of people across the age and ability spectrum, there needs to be an equal consideration to the ways these environments afford opportunities for meaningful engagement between members of different generations.

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Why Request Transformational Impact?

The book shares evidence-based research on the importance of intergenerational park and recreation settings, provides a rich overview on designing settings that can promote intergenerational activities, shares an overview of marketing, programming, and evaluation tactics, and offers a variety of case studies highlighting communities that have created successful intergenerational environments.

Our hope is that the book helps communities implement well-planned outdoor environments, remove barriers to participation, and consider the preferences, habits, and comfort of a broad collective across the age spectrum to set the stage for meaningful interface between all people. 

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