24 July 2008
SPOTLIGHT ON AGE-FRIENDLY CITIES AT IFAS GLOBAL CONFERENCE
Montreal (Canada) - Established in 2006, the Age-Friendly Cities project will be a highlight of this year's IFA Global Conference, an Icsid endorsed event, taking place in Montréal. This initiative stems from the Policy Framework on Active Ageing (2002) by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the commitment of many governments and NGOs. Today, it includes some 40 cities internationally.
Some 50 delegates from cities around the globe will hold a one-day meeting to exchange information and solidify the foundations of this growing global movement. This meeting follows successful exchanges in Istanbul, London and Germany toward a five-year global vision.
Over a two year period in 2006-2007, some 35 cities and communities have worked together to create a better understanding of elements that make up an Age-Friendly City. This initiative stems from the Policy Framework on Active Ageing (2002) by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the commitment of many governments and NGOs. As a result, governments have come together as partners to make their environments safer and more user-friendly for seniors, with a view to promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.
The accelerated aging of the population in the coming years will have a direct impact on the organisation of living environments. Cities and communities in every region of the world will be directly affected by this trend. And, several of them have already begun to adapt their services and infrastructure to better ensure the health, safety and quality of life of seniors.
Attendees from cities and communities such as Geneva, London, Montréal, Rio de Janeiro, Oregon (USA), Istanbul and Melbourne, among others, will be in attendance.
Additionally, during IFAs 9th Global Conference on Ageing in Montréal, some 15 symposia will be addressing the specific issues that city officials must contend with in relation to the impact that an aging population has on city planning at all levels.
In fact, the accelerated aging of the population in the coming years will have a direct impact on the organisation of living environments. Cities and communities in every region of the world will be directly affected by this trend. And, several of them have already begun to adapt their services and infrastructure to better ensure the health, safety and quality of life of seniors.
Seven Québec cities are joining this project, making the province an inspiring scene for the Age-Friendly Cities meeting and the IFA Conference. City managers, city planners and other local government officials will find in this year's IFA Conference an opportunity to move forward on this issue.
City officials who would like more information should contact the IFA Secretary General, .
More details on the IFA Conference, Shaping Tomorrow Today, can be found on the endorsed event page.
For more information, please contact:
Ageing Design Montréal
4398, Boul. St-Laurent, Suite 302
Montréal, Québec, H2W 1Z5
Canada
t: +1 514 387 8859
f: +1 514 396 3378
el:
w: www.ageingdesignmontreal.ca
Some 50 delegates from cities around the globe will hold a one-day meeting to exchange information and solidify the foundations of this growing global movement. This meeting follows successful exchanges in Istanbul, London and Germany toward a five-year global vision.
Over a two year period in 2006-2007, some 35 cities and communities have worked together to create a better understanding of elements that make up an Age-Friendly City. This initiative stems from the Policy Framework on Active Ageing (2002) by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the commitment of many governments and NGOs. As a result, governments have come together as partners to make their environments safer and more user-friendly for seniors, with a view to promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.
The accelerated aging of the population in the coming years will have a direct impact on the organisation of living environments. Cities and communities in every region of the world will be directly affected by this trend. And, several of them have already begun to adapt their services and infrastructure to better ensure the health, safety and quality of life of seniors.
Attendees from cities and communities such as Geneva, London, Montréal, Rio de Janeiro, Oregon (USA), Istanbul and Melbourne, among others, will be in attendance.
Additionally, during IFAs 9th Global Conference on Ageing in Montréal, some 15 symposia will be addressing the specific issues that city officials must contend with in relation to the impact that an aging population has on city planning at all levels.
In fact, the accelerated aging of the population in the coming years will have a direct impact on the organisation of living environments. Cities and communities in every region of the world will be directly affected by this trend. And, several of them have already begun to adapt their services and infrastructure to better ensure the health, safety and quality of life of seniors.
Seven Québec cities are joining this project, making the province an inspiring scene for the Age-Friendly Cities meeting and the IFA Conference. City managers, city planners and other local government officials will find in this year's IFA Conference an opportunity to move forward on this issue.
City officials who would like more information should contact the IFA Secretary General, .
More details on the IFA Conference, Shaping Tomorrow Today, can be found on the endorsed event page.
For more information, please contact:
Ageing Design Montréal
4398, Boul. St-Laurent, Suite 302
Montréal, Québec, H2W 1Z5
Canada
t: +1 514 387 8859
f: +1 514 396 3378
el:
w: www.ageingdesignmontreal.ca
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