1. Understanding the aging trend Preparing for the region’s future:

2. What’s age got to do with it? WHAT’S ARC GOT TO DO WITH IT? WHO’S AGING? TRENDS WHAT CAN YOU DO?

3. What’s ARC got to do with it? WHAT’S AAA? ROLE NATIONWIDE

4. Projected Growth in 65+ Population, 2000 to 2030 Eighth Fastest Growing State Nevada264.1% Alaska256.3% Arizona255.1% Florida176.7% New Mexico161.6% Texas150.2% Idaho147.4% Georgia143.0% Utah142.1% Wyoming140.2%

5. By 2030, 1 in 5 residents will be over the age of 60.

8. Based on 1990 and 2000 Census data.

9. Percent 65+ < 5% 5 - 10% 10.1 - 20% 20.1 - 30.9% Major Freeways MARTA Rail Based on 2000 Census data. Concentrations of 65+ Population

10. Moved Into Pre-1970 0 - 35 36 - 73 74 - 150 151 - 275 276 - 592 34% of 65+ have lived in home 30+ yrs. Based on 2000 Census data. Aging in Place

11. Based on 2000 Census data.

12. 9.64% of older adults live below poverty.

13. 24% of older adults live in high cost housing.

14. Based on 2000 Census data. 23% of older adults have a disability which prevents them from leaving their homes.

15. 1. Changing Age Distribution 2. Diverse Population 3. Market Response 4, Regional Impact & Growth TRENDS

20. TRENDS DIVERSITY 50% of baby boomers have less than $160,000 in total assets.

21. DIVERSE POPULATION Growing ethnic diversity with different economic, health, social needs Healthier older adults, trying to remain healthy and active

22. Future Growth and Trends I. Rapid, unprecedented growth: 1970-2000: older adult population doubled over 30 years 2000-2015: older adult population will double over 15 years Approx 150,000 new seniors every five years

23. TRENDS 32% of 65+ population, are non- drivers 2 million new people by 2025 35% of older adults have lived in home 30+ yrs HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION

24. 4. Market response to baby boomers TRENDS

26. CHALLENGES Housing Transportation Caregiving Coordination of Services Social Isolation Lack of Services

27. 4. Regional Growth & Impact TRENDS

28. Source: Federal Interagency Forum on Aging. Older Americans 2004: Key Indicators of Well-Being.

31. GOOD PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTUR E ALTERNATIVES TO DRIVING

32. How does community planning support aging society? Housing alternatives. –Community-based –Affordable Opportunities to mix and mingle. Opportunities for physical activity. Clean air. Transportation alternatives. Easy access to amenities (community centers, parks, medical faculties, church, etc.).

33. Are we designing and building communities that are elder friendly?

44. Neighborhood Based Service Delivery (NORC)

45. New framework – changing perspective Focus on overarching goals Create new partnerships WHAT CAN YOU DO?

46. No longer just a social service problem 1 in 5 persons - 65+ population becomes part of the big picture or larger community vision. Changing Perspective

47. Solutions previously seen as addressing older adult issues now broadened such as: Housing Transportation Overarching Goals

48. Business community Governmental and inter-agency collaboration Cross Training Create New Partnerships

49. Analyzing the physical fabric of the community

50. A quality of life issue for all residents A necessity of life issue for older adults An Aging Society – Elder-Friendly Neighborhoods

51. Maureen Kelly Atlanta Regional Commission 404.463.3222 mkelly@atlantaregional.com