Cities in Transition: Local Strategies for Demographic Change
Demographic shifts are reshaping European cities, bringing both challenges and opportunities. Ensuring accessible housing, intergenerational fairness, and inclusive public services is key to fostering social cohesion, yet cities often face limited resources and fragmented governance. This session explores how local governments can respond proactively to demographic change. Through case studies from Porto and Vantaa, participants will learn about innovative approaches to supporting aging populations and empowering youth. Porto’s Age-Friendly City Action Plan focuses on active and healthy aging through collaboration and research-driven strategies, while Vantaa’s Liito House and Ohjaamo One-Stop Guidance Centre provide integrated services to support young people in education, employment, and daily life. The discussion will highlight key challenges, successful strategies, and scalable solutions that cities can adopt to build inclusive, resilient communities.
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Niels Tubbing, Senior Advisor on Social Affairs, International Office Amsterdam
Hannu Rusama, Programm Director, City of Vantaa
Hugo Tavares, Head of the Division for Social Development and Innovation, Municipality of Porto
Register here by April 3, 2025.