ABSTRACT
When considering the ageing population demographic across the developed world and the trends towards “ageing-in-place” and primary care in the community, it becomes apparent that our cities are barely age-cognisant and not remotely age-friendly. In fact, ageing carries negative connotations that need to be reappraised in terms of better understanding the variety of age conditions and the possibilities from utilising the benefits of ageing in society through continued learning, knowledge sharing, and wisdom acquisition. Shared research identifies what is valued by the citizens of ageing societies and the importance of introducing a far wider range of development models that are able to incorporate housing and care provision, along with augmenting civic infrastructure that can better meet the needs and expectations of more inclusive urban populations. Meanwhile, new smart technologies are expected to be increasingly important in providing remote knowledge and support to health-focused communities but ultimately cannot replace social support systems, requiring the development of new processes whereby they can work hand-in-hand.
