ISBN:
92-64-23116-1
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (204 p.)
DDC:
305.26
Keywords:
Aging Social aspects.
;
Population aging Social aspects.
;
Age distribution (Demography)
;
Electronic books.
Abstract:
This book examines trends in ageing societies and urban development before assessing the impact of ageing populations on urban areas and strategies for policy and governance. It includes nine case studies covering Toyama, Japan; Yokohama, Japan; Lisbon, Portugal; Calgary, Canada; Cologne, Germany; Brno, Czech Republic; Manchester, United Kingdom; Philadelphia, United States and Helsinki, Finland.
Description / Table of Contents:
Manchester, United Kingdom -- Brno, Czech Republic -- Philadelphia, United States -- Lisbon, Portugal -- Calgary, Canada -- Yokohama, Japan -- The impact of ageing societies on sustainable urban development -- Policy strategies for ageing societies -- Governance of ageing societies -- Introduction: Assessing the case studies -- Toyama, Japan -- Cologne, Germany -- Foreword and acknowledgements -- Helsinki, Finland -- Executive summary -- Trends in ageing societies and sustainable urban development.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
,
English
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