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Age-friendly Neighborhoods Initiative

From our surveys and consultations, older adults said that New York City is a City of neighborhoods and-as they have aged-the immediate area where they live has become more important to them. They also said that each of the City’s neighborhoods has its own strengths and shortcomings, and creative solutions must be developed organically in…

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Started: 2007
Location: New York City, United States of America
Sectors: Social protection

CityBench Program

Evaluated

The CityBench Program was created to increase the amount of public seating on New York City Streets. The 1500 benches are being installed around the City, particularly at bus stops, retail corridors, and areas with high concentrations of seniors. The installation process of the benches will be complete in 2015 and has already made streets…

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Started: 2007
Location: New York City, United States of America
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Urban development

Senior Swim Program

Evaluated

When Age-friendly NYC, a partnership of the Office of the Mayor, the City Council and the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) spoke to several thousand older adults throughout the city, many said that they were craving a place to cool off, to socialize and to get some exercise. A pilot project, Senior Swim was…

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Started: 2011
Location: New York City, United States of America
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Urban development

Age-friendly College

NYAM, in partnership with the Mayor’s office and the NY City Council, has launched the nation’s first searchable online database that empowers older adults to browse, search, compare, and connect with mostly free educational opportunities at dozens of local colleges and universities. The database is comprised of NYC-area college and university profiles with information of…

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Started: 2007
Location: New York City, United States of America
Sectors: Information and communication

New York City

New York City
United States of America

In 2007, the Office of the Mayor, the New York City Council and the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) launched Age-friendly New York City by doing a comprehensive assessment…

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