Urban Populations: Exploring the challenges and opportunities of aging, declining, and rapidly-growing populations
May 2017
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About the Report
About the Report
Urban Populations: Exploring the challenges and opportunities of aging, declining, and rapidly-growing populations
Summary
"Urban Populations" is a detailed and forecast-driven analytical report that provides insight into the current trends affecting urban populations and their future implications. Notably, the report examines three core topics; aging populations, declining populations, and rapidly-growing populations. For each of these trends, the report analyses the challenges and opportunities which have arisen as a result.
As the contemporary economy continues to become ever more focused on services, and incomes in the developing world rise, a rising majority of the global population are becoming urban dwellers.
Growing urban populations creates congestion and consequently increases pollution levels. This results in an increased dependency on urban infrastructure, public services, and the world's depleting natural resources. Creating a model which promotes sustainable urban growth will prove essential if the rate of urbanization is to continue.
The world is also faced with an aging urban population: achieving economic growth while tackling this issue will prove a significant challenge for governments and local bodies. The strain on public finances will be exacerbated by an increased dependence on health care services and the need to adapt infrastructure to ensure urban areas are more age-friendly.
At the same time, due to various social and economic factors, some cities are experiencing a decline in their populations. This creates a challenge for the local economy as the workforce shrinks and economic output lessens. In certain cities, economic recession has led to a flight of young and well-educated workers seeking better opportunities elsewhere.
Scope
Technological integration into everyday life could prove hugely beneficial for aging demographics and society as a whole. Advancements which improve the health and mobility of an aging society will decrease dependence on public health services. Meanwhile, incentivizing companies to hire older workers can also keep this age cohort more active and maintain consumption expenditure levels within the local economy.
A declining workforce implies an economic contraction as output falls. However, innovations mean that such cities could experience a fast recovery: in one particular city, low property rents and labor costs have created a thriving technology-focused start-up scene.
'Big data' and the smart city movement will prove crucial if the world's metropolises are to achieve maximum efficiency and sustainability. Demand for 'green' buildings that promote sustainability and well-being is set to rise significantly as the awareness of pollution levels grows.
Reasons to buy
Cities are large and varied markets with a plethora of opportunities for businesses. However, a number of trends are changing the face of the urban demographic; a prime example is the world's aging society, an issue which needs to be addressed by governments and businesses around the world.
Through the use of data and analytics 'Urban Populations' provides insight into the current trends effecting cities and their citizens. By analyzing the changes in the urban landscape and clearly indicating the challenges and opportunities that have arisen as a result, this report provides a high level of clarity in order to aid business decisions.
Products
Products
Cities, City Data, Population, Urban, Aging, Challenges, Opportunites, Smart City, Big Data, Efficiency, Sustainability, Urbanization, Spending, Public Finance, Consumers, Healthcare, Technology, Megacity, Emerging Markets
Companies
Fitbit, International WELL Building Institute, Transport for London (TfL), Tibco
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of contents 3
List of exhibits 4
Executive summary 5
Section 1: Aging populations 6
Section 1, Public finances and the economy 7
Section 1, Age friendly communities 8
Section 1, Case study: Tokyo, Japan 9
Section 2: Declining populations 10
Section 2, Economic and social factors 11
Section 2, Declining populations opportunities 12
Section 2, Case study: Athens, Greece 13
Section 3: Overpopulation 14
Section 3, Megacities 15
Section 3, Urbanization and population growth 16
Section 3, Sustainability of cities 18
Section 3, Case study: London, United Kingdom 19
Section 4: Key findings and recommendations 20
Section 4, Decode the future 21
Appendix 23
Reference list 24
Acronyms and definitions 28
About the author 29
Contact information 30
List of Figure
List of Figures
Exhibit 1: Fukuyama: Household expenditure (% of GDP) and percentage of population over the age of 65 7
Exhibit 2: Osaka: Age demographic as a percentage of total population 8
Exhibit 3: Japan: Population (million) 9
Exhibit 4: Lisbon and Athens: Population growth 11
Exhibit 5: Average price of a square meter of property 2016 (EUR) 12
Exhibit 6: Athens: 65 and over as a percentage of total population and unemployment rate 13
Exhibit 7: Annual mean, PM10 ?g/m3 16
Exhibit 8: Gross square meters (million) of LEED certified space as of December 2016 18
List of Table
List of Tables
Exhibit 1: Fukuyama: Household expenditure (% of GDP) and percentage of population over the age of 65 7
Exhibit 2: Osaka: Age demographic as a percentage of total population 8
Exhibit 3: Japan: Population (million) 9
Exhibit 4: Lisbon and Athens: Population growth 11
Exhibit 5: Average price of a square meter of property 2016 (EUR) 12
Exhibit 6: Athens: 65 and over as a percentage of total population and unemployment rate 13
Exhibit 7: Annual mean, PM10 ?g/m3 16
Exhibit 8: Gross square meters (million) of LEED certified space as of December 2016 18
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