Ultimately, opportunity flourishes when environments align with human potential. The WHO’s 'Global Age-friendly Cities' guide (2007) outlines housing, transport, and social participation features that help people thrive at any age. Community innovations such as the Beacon Hill Village model (Boston, 2002) show how neighbors can coordinate services to support aging in place. Intergenerational programs documented by Generations United foster mutual learning and reduce loneliness. When policy and design catch up to our longer lives, strength ceases to be exceptional—it becomes systemic. [...]
