Local governments lack funds for age-friendly infrastructure
Over the coming years world populations will age rapidly. Ensuring enabling and supportive environments is a key global priority in planning for population ageing. A pressing requirement is the provision of age-friendly infrastructure. An Australian study has found the task is large and local governments lack sufficient funds. Many shortfalls and inequities exist. This issue of Planning Theory and Practice features a research article by Dr Elizabeth O’Brien: Planning for population ageing: Ensuring enabling and supportive physical-social environments – Local infrastructure challenges