Developing Age-Friendly Cities: The Challenges of Local Governance in the 21ST Century
Keywords:
Older resident, Age-friendly cities, Local governanceAbstract
The concept of age-friendly cities is gaining momentum in the 21st century as it is predicted that the global population of individuals and older residents will increase doubling in size by 2050 (United Nations Development Programme, 2023). However, the development of these cities is faced with various obstacles in local governance, including limited funding, resistance to change, inadequate data and research, limited participation and engagement from older adults, and lack of inter-generational cooperation. In order to create inclusive and supportive communities for older adults, local governments must overcome these challenges by prioritizing funding, engaging older adults, conducting research, and fostering inter-generational cooperation. This article highlights the challenges of developing age-friendly cities in the 21st century and the importance of addressing them for the well-being of older residents.
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