Retiring in the suburbs? Residential strategies in two Prague suburbs

Suburbanization is the most significant process involved in shaping socio-spatial structure of many western European and post-Socialist cities. In Prague, suburbanization began mid-1990s. contrast with studies, we consider suburbs not as a final residential destination but place that people leave result life-phase changes. For example, families who moved to mid-1990s early 2000s, are now empty-nest households, may wish move away. an attempt analyse future mobility strategies for later-life suburban households Czechia, conducted questionnaire survey two municipalities (n = 177). Respondents were aware they aged, their current residences environments likely become less suitable. Nevertheless, our respondents “stayers” employed various assimilative coping adapt homes, rather than moving or leaving suburbs. It suggested greater emphasis be placed on promotion barrier-free housing solutions use innovative technologies.