Spatial Accessibility Assessment of Homecare Workers to the Older Population in the City of Zurich

Abstract. Access to homecare is paramount for the older population wishing not move retirement homes. In Zurich, organization “Spitex Zürich” public provider, allowing experience high-quality life at home through regular visits. A major factor ensuring self-determined living consists of a detailed understanding spatial accessibility Spitex locations. Therefore, this paper concerned with applying four different FCA methods assessing workers people aged 65 + in Zurich road and bike networks. The modified-Huff-model-three-step-FCA method found be best suited modeling potential Zurich. Spatial index values show similar geographical distributions regardless transportation mode. neighborhoods Seebach Hottingen are identified as regions relatively low accessibility. Our findings contribute better interpretation measurement accessibility, thereby facilitating autonomous residing ultimately increasing inclusiveness city.