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PASAP - Age-friendly Cities

The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Age-friendly Cities Framework is an internationally recognised guide for governments and communities.

Since 2002, it has been promoting healthy and active ageing in urban environments by informing public discussion and action.

Our framework provides a holistic, multi-dimensional approach across a range of domains that are grouped into three environments. It underpins the three themes of the Positive Ageing Strategy 2021-2047.

EnvironmentsAge-friendly domainsPositive Ageing Strategy Themes
Physical environmentoutdoor spaces and buildings
transportation
housing.
Theme 1:
People, as they age, live in safe, welcoming, and strongly connected local communities
Social environmentsocial participation
respect and social inclusion
employment
civic engagement
Theme 2:
People, as they age, are respected, supported, and encouraged to participate as active citizens in building strong local communities
Services and supportcommunity and health services
communication and information
Theme 3:
As they age, people have equitable access to places, spaces, and services

Figure 7: Age-friendly domains

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