Aging Populations

Retirement in the Rust Belt

Struggling Rust Belt cities could be the smart move for retirees, according to this article.

February 2, 2011 - Reuters

Pockets of Youth in Rural America

Most of rural America is getting older. But not all of it.

July 27, 2010 - The Daily Yonder

Cities Adjusted to Attract the Elderly

America is aging. 'By 2030, nearly 1 in 5 Americans will be 65 or older.' This aging population has significant clout. Nearly one third of the population is over 50, and they control half the country's discretionary spending.

July 23, 2010 - The Infrastructurist

NYC Adjusting for Aging

As New York City's population grows older, the city is developing age-friendly districts. The districts will include improvements from grocery discounts to more time to cross busy intersections.

July 21, 2010 - The New York Times

Shrinking and Aging Population Poses Problems for Germany

Emigration is up and the birth rate is dropping in Germany, where people are starting to worry about what a shrinking and aging population will mean for the country's future.

May 31, 2010 - Der Spiegel

The Rise of NORCs

There are senior-living and retirement communities all over the U.S., but a new breed of housing for the elderly is emerging in cities across the world: the Naturally Occurring Retirement Community, or NORC.

March 18, 2010 - Urban Omnibus

Small Towns Work to Keep Young Population

Towns in East Texas have watched their children graduate high school and leave town for generations- in some towns, up to 90% of graduates flee. Job development is key to keeping the kids down on the farm, but older locals balk at growth.

May 11, 2009 - Longview News Journal

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