Abstract
Creating age-friendly cities: an agenda in favour of urban ageing
This article explores the theme of urban ageing, focusing more specifically on debates surrounding the development of the age-friendly cities movement. This topic is examined through a review of the origins and development of this international movement, with a more detailed investigation of some of the challenges facing older people living in urban areas. The article then reviews the results of several studies, concentrating on the themes of social exclusion and attachment to place. It concludes by introducing a new five-point research and policy programme aimed at supporting urban ageing and the development of age-friendly environments.
This article explores the theme of urban ageing, focusing more specifically on debates surrounding the development of the age-friendly cities movement. This topic is examined through a review of the origins and development of this international movement, with a more detailed investigation of some of the challenges facing older people living in urban areas. The article then reviews the results of several studies, concentrating on the themes of social exclusion and attachment to place. It concludes by introducing a new five-point research and policy programme aimed at supporting urban ageing and the development of age-friendly environments.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 79 |
| Pages (from-to) | 43-60 |
| Journal | Retraite et Société |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |