Walking supports healthy aging, but older adults often prioritize safety and comfort over speed. This study uses a scoping review to examine these preferences and guide age-inclusive routing systems.| HeiGIT
The Silver Ways project aims to make footpaths in Mannheim more suitable for senior citizens. An ongoing survey is collecting the experiences of elderly pedestrians. The goal is to improve everyday mobility. Your point of view is important: participate to the survey now! Many older people depend on easily accessible and safe footpaths in their […]| HeiGIT
Before coming to Heidelberg he led the Chair of Cartography at Bonn University and earlier was Professor for Applied Computer Science and Geoinformatics at the University of Applied Sciences in Mainz, Germany. He has a background in Mathematics and Geography from Heidelberg University and finished his PHD at the European Media Laboratory EML in Heidelberg where he was the first PhD student. There he also conducted further research as a PostDoc for 3 years.| HeiGIT
Free geoinformation, methods and software for the benefit of the environment and society.| HeiGIT