The Global Age-Friendly Cities Movement: A Critical Appraisal

The Intersection Between Sustainability and Age-Friendly Development

This chapter explores the intersection between sustainable development and the age-friendly project in Portland by detailing a case study of factors that affected the planning and development of sustainable, affordable housing for older adults in Portland.

Alan DeLaTorre

2018

Themes:

Age-Friendly Cities, Ageing-in-Place, Policy, Community, Affordable Housing, CALD Communites

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