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Mon Jan 5, 2026, 12:15 PM Jan 5

Great Cities Don't Just Acknowledge That We Age In Them -- They Build For It. We Can Too. [View all]

DU doesn't currently have an urban planning, city planning, urban design, people-focused planning forum, yet I remain optimistic!

"We age in sidewalks, public spaces, transit stops, and community centers — not in hospitals. As populations age, the built environment will determine whether our cities thrive or struggle in the decades ahead."

More here:
https://www.planetizen.com/features/136618-great-cities-dont-just-acknowledge-we-age-them-they-build-it-we-can-too

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