In a fast paced world, the population is rapidly aging and this has spured a recognition of the importance of creating livable and age-friendly neighborhoods where people of all ages can maintain independence and a high quality of life.
In the United States, many communities are beginning to address aging needs, but gaps remain. According to Jennifer Molinsky, Senior Research Associate at Harvard, most older adults in the US do not reside in livable communities, and there are significant differences between who has access to the country’s most livable communities.
The differences depend on whether the resident is a homeowner or renter, whether they have a disability, and by race/ethnicity and income.
Researchers noted that “liveability
