Global Age-Friendly Cities: A Guide http://www.who.int/bookorders/anglais/detart1.jsp?sesslan=1&codlan=1&c odcol=15&codcch=714

Informed by the World Health Organization's approach to active aging, the purpose of this guide is to encourage cities to become more age-friendly to tap the potential of older people. An age-friendly city encourages active ageing by optimizing opportunities for health. participation and security, in order to enhance the quality of life of people as they age.

The guide provides a historical overview of urbanization and the challenges facing cities and also describes the concept of active ageing as a model to guide the development of age-friendly cities.

This guide highlights the issues cities face in urban living such as outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, housing, social participation and employment, communication and information; and community support and health services. In each part, a checklist of core age-friendly city features is provided.

Also included is helpful information on how the guide can be used by individuals and groups to stimulate action in their own cities.