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As the global population over 65 skyrockets to 1.2 billion by 2040, cities from Singapore to Japan are racing to create neighborhoods where people can thrive for a century. The redesigns include fitness programs, walkable parks, and tech-enabled homes that make healthy aging accessible to everyone.
University researchers are putting older adults in charge of creating the technology meant to help them age well. The result? Tools that feel less like intrusion and more like trusted companions.
Communities are designing entire neighborhoods around central working farms, combining fresh food production with housing, shops, and green space. These "agrihoods" could help cities fight heat, reduce flooding, and boost food security as climate challenges grow.