Jin Wellbeing

Creation of new green areas, Creation of semi-natural blue areas, Maintenance and management of urban nature, Management and improved protection of rivers and other blue areas

The project aims to create a sustainable living environment as well as to enhance both the physical and mental health of the senior residents through nature. The design of the project focuses on 3 main goals: 1. Sustainable nature - To create a forest-like environment and mitigate floods and sustain water for irrigation. With this design principle, it can offer a habitat for urban wildlife and improve air quality. Living in harmony with nature also links to the enhancement of people's physical and mental health. 2. Physical well-being - To create spaces that encourage physical activity and are safe for all people. 3. Sense of community - To create space that encourages social interactions. (Ref. 1,5,8,9)

Sustainable nature (Ref. 1,2,5) 1. Creation of green areas covering 40% of the total site area, including both on-ground and on-structures. The main green area is the urban forest on the ground which stretches in the middle and throughout the site. Planting beds have been placed on balconies and outdoor common areas on the buildings as well. 2. Plantation of more than 100 plant species including trees, shrubs and ground cover species. These species range from perennials, shoreline trees, and flower plants to edible plants. The arrangement of the vegetation is mixed-up to imitate a forest ecosystem and trigger ecological succession, which can offer habitat for urban wildlife such as native birds, butterflies and squirrels. 3. Creation of a creek running in the middle of the site as a main drainage and water treatment system, along with bioswales and a biopond. The planting areas and bioswales have been placed along the bike and vehicular routes around the site to collect rainfall and allow infiltration. Physical Wellbeing (Ref. 1,2,3,5,8,9) The 'Universal design' guidelines and principle has been prioritised. The main elements that promote universal design include: 1. All programs and spaces, both indoor and outdoor are connected with 'all-ramp access', sloping up and down with equipped handrails and no additional steps. This allows seniors and people with functional diversities to stroll around safely. 2. Installation of seating opportunities at every 30-50 meters so people can take a rest from time to time. 3. Application of rough surfacing materials that help reduce the risk of slipping. 4. Installation of adequate lighting along pathways and throughout the site. 5. Construction of a vehicular route runs around the site which allows emergency cars to access all areas easily. Other elements that aim to improve physical well-being include: 1. Exercise area, running track and bike routes. 2. Therapeutic garden with fragrant plantings, open lawn and waterfall, trails and a reflexology path. 3. Physical therapy trail which includes 3 different patterns, flat road, slope path and steps. Sense of community (1,2,3,4) To encourage interaction between people and create a multi-generation living environment, several strategies are used: 1. Exercise areas and gathering spaces along the creek which allow community members to interact. 2. Edible garden in the main green space which links to the activity such as cooking lessons. 3. Community farms offer proper space for community members to grow their own food and link to other interactive activities such as cooking lessons and planting lessen.

• Citizens or community groups
• Marginalized groups: Elderly people