ABSTRACT
The purpose of this concluding chapter is to bring together the different arguments explored in the book, placing these under the broad headings of “structural issues” on the one side, and “interventions” on the other. In both cases, we return to the questions raised at various points in the book, such as: How can the resources of the city best be used to benefit the lives of older people? How can older people shape and develop those resources to support ageing in place? The chapter summarises some of the key changes affecting cities from the twentieth into the twenty-first century, focusing on the growth of inequality, the impact of austerity, and the privatisation of public space. The chapter then introduces a range of possibilities for transforming cities for ageing populations, including issues relating to achieving spatial and mobility justice, extending housing options, investing in social infrastructure and intergenerational spaces, applying the benefits of digital technology, and developing applied research. The chapter concludes by arguing for a focus on achieving social and mobility justice in the city, as a key component of building age-friendly cities.
