🎈 Age- and Child-Friendly Resilience Planning

• Penang’s Age-Friendly City initiative integrates ageing into climate–health resilience using WHO-guided action plans across mobility, housing, health, public space and social inclusion. Investments such as the Taman Lip Sin park, accessible walkways, senior centres and dedicated mobility vans help older residents stay active, reach services safely and cope with rising heat. Strong interagency coordination and community engagement underpin delivery.
• In Addis Ababa, the expansion of early childhood centres shows how child-focused planning strengthens household and community resilience. These centres offer shaded, nutritionally supportive environments and enable women’s employment, improving both social and economic stability.
• Belfast and Budapest are advancing youth-friendly design through participatory approaches that translate young people’s perspectives into real planning decisions. This work strengthens safety, mobility and access to green space in ways that reflect the needs of younger residents.

Together, these examples show how age-responsive resilience planning improves inclusion, reduces exposure to climate and urban risks and supports wellbeing throughout the life course.

Different age groups face different levels of exposure, sensitivity and ability to respond during climate and urban shocks. Planning that reflects these needs helps cities design safer public spaces, strengthen care and mobility systems and build more inclusive services. This leads to more resilient communities and supports healthier, more connected urban life.