According to Eurostat, the proportion of the population in the European Union aged over 80, is expected to more than double between 2018 and 2070, reaching 12.6% of the European population by 2070.
And what about France? By 2040, nearly one in four French people will be over 65 years old (Insee - 2018).
France is thus facing an unprecedented demographic transition in terms of its scale and speed, becoming a challenge for social, territorial, and generational cohesion, requiring a comprehensive and inclusive approach.
Cities need to be aware of the need to adapt to senior citizens and to consider aging in their local policies.
We invite you to discover this strategic intelligence note to learn more about the challenges faced by seniors in public spaces, and to discover a benchmark of solutions implemented in public spaces to support aging.
