This article is an analysis of accessibility and quality of space in three Cracow’s housing estates: Azory, Dębniki, and Nowy Bieżanów in terms of usability by the elderly. Each of the studied areas has a different functional and spatial structure, and a local architectural environment. The purpose of the analysis is to draw attention to the needs of older residents, whose participation in the Polish society will increase thanks to changing demographics. The result of the research is a determination of the impact of urban and spatial layout on pedestrian traffic and activities of the elderly. The presented observations highlight how the physical proximity between the place of residence and recreational areas or service buildings determines the behaviour of senior residents.
