Case Study: The Age-Friendly Programme in Portland

2018

By: World Health Organization

https://extranet.who.int/agefriendlyworld/resources/age-friendly-case-studies/portland/
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age-friendly communities

This case study tracks Portland, Oregon’s progress towards becoming an age-friendly city. The city has worked closely with Portland State University’s Institute on Aging to engage older adults in the planning process. The study discusses some of the challenges the city has faced and provides examples of successful projects and programs.


Portland, OR

2010 Population: 583,776

2010 Population Density: 4,375.25/square mile