Sociology
The Role of Aging in Reshaping Urban Public Spaces
Quick fact
By 2050, the global population over 60 will nearly double to 2.1 billion, and cities are already redesigning public spaces to be more age-friendly—benches, restrooms, and longer crossing times are becoming priorities.
Why this is interesting
You've probably noticed more benches in parks and slower crosswalk signals—but did you know that these changes are driven by a silent demographic revolution?