Canadian cities are facing an unprecedented demographic shift as the Baby Boomer generation is living longer, in bigger numbers. What does that mean for us?

This panel examines the roles of urban and architectural design, public policy, research, community engagement, and development in the understanding and creating of cities that are responsive to the needs of older adults in staying independent and engaged in their communities for as long as possible. It will look at some of the major past, present, and future issues of aging in a city with a survey of local, national, and international approaches and solutions. What are some of the design, research, and policy responses to making cities supportive of the needs of our elders?

PRESENTERS

Cathy Makihara, (Nikkei Place), is the Executive Director of Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society and one of the creators of Nikkei Place.

Beverley Pitman, (United Way), has a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning and Development from UCLA.

Elizabeth Tang, (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation), is CMHC's Knowledge Transfer Consultant in BC.

Michael Geller, (Geller Group), is an architect, planner, real estate consultant and property developer.

Eitaro Hirota, (NSDA Research), is an architect and researcher at NSDA Architects.

Dr. Chaudhury, Chair and Professor in the Department of Gerontology, has extensive research experience in the field of Environmental Gerontology.

Atiya Mahmood, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Gerontology at Simon Fraser University.

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