New work examines how globalization, population aging, and migration trends have contributed to cities as a hub for aging-in-place. The question remains, however, how are cities ensuring age-friendly environments for the ever-growing graying population? Our research considers the opportunities, challenges, and solutions of aging-in-place in cities, including issues of affordability, displacement risk, precarity, and homelessness.
Using a variety of mixed-methods (e.g., Photovoice, digital geographies, and community mapping), we also investigate what neighborhoods look and feel like as they change. We explore how older adults perceive changing cities and neighborhoods, their sense of belonging, and how these feelings and perceptions impact the aging-in-place experience.