Stefan Rau

Senior Urban Development Specialist, East Asia Department, ADB

Stefan prepares and administers integrated economic and urban development projects, promoting socially inclusive and environmentally sound livable cities. He also supports policy and capacity development including for urban climate change adaptation, urban-rural integration, green open space protection and city cluster development, mostly assisting the People's Republic of China.

Making cities and green and livable for an older population will pay off for over the long term. Photo: ADB

Six Ways to Make Cities Healthier and Age-Friendly

To stay competitive, cities must become healthy, livable places for an emerging urban society which has more older people and fewer children.

Elene Machaidze, Stefan Rau

One out of every five people will be aged over 60 in the People’s Republic of China by 2030. Photo: Adli Wahid

In the People’s Republic of China, Healthy and Age-Friendly Cities are Key to a Green Urban Future

As urbanization and aging trends continue, sustainable development will depend on making cities more livable, environmentally friendly, socially inclusive, and competitive.

Stefan Rau