This chapter presents an introduction to the nine case studies (Toyama, Japan; Yokohama, Japan; Lisbon, Portugal; Calgary, Canada; Brno, Czech Republic; Manchester, United Kingdom; Philadelphia, United States; Helsinki, Finland; and Cologne, Germany) and briefly gives a summary of the case study cities’ ageing trends, challenges and policy actions.

This chapter provides a demographic and economic overview of Toyama, followed by an assessment of the current ageing challenges of Toyama. It explores the current policy actions, in particular, FutureCity Planning (a long-term vision), compact city policies, employment policy for older people and healthcare policies for preventive measures.

This chapter provides a demographic and economic overview of Yokohama, followed by an assessment of the current ageing challenges. It analyses current policy actions, in particular, FutureCity Planning (a long-term vision), Development of Growing Industry (Yokohama’s industrial vision), model projects for revitalising residential districts and policies on social welfare services.

This chapter gives a demographic and economic overview of Lisbon, followed by an assessment of the current ageing challenges. It discusses current policy actions, in particular, Lisbon, A City for the People (a long-term vision), the Social Rights Action Plan, an investment programme for urban rehabilitation, the Pedestrian Accessibility Plan and partnership-based initiatives.

This chapter provides a demographic and economic overview of Calgary, followed by an assessment of the current ageing challenges. It explores current policy actions, in particular, imagineCALGARY (a long-term vision), complete communities by mixed land use and the Seniors Age-Friendly Strategy.

This chapter provides a demographic and economic overview of Brno, followed by an assessment of the current ageing challenges. It analyses current policy actions, in particular, the Brno City Strategy, housing policies for alternative modes of accommodation and the Senior Academy.

This chapter gives a demographic and economic overview of Manchester, followed by an assessment of the current ageing challenges of Manchester. It assesses current policy actions, in particular, the Age-Friendly Manchester initiative (a long-term vision), the Housing Programme for Alternative Modes of Accommodation, and the Locality Programme, which brings all relevant actors together.

This chapter provides a demographic and economic overview of Philadelphia, followed by an analysis of the current ageing challenges. It discusses Philadelphia 2035 (a longterm vision), new buildings that integrate concerns for “older people” and programmes with the American Association of Retired Persons to improve walkability.

This chapter provides a demographic and economic overview of Helsinki, followed by an assessment of the current ageing challenges. It discusses the Vision 2050 (a long-term vision), a pilot project on home-based care services and use of technological innovation.

This chapter gives a demographic and economic overview of Cologne, followed by an analysis of the current ageing challenges. It discusses the Leitbild 2020 (a long-term vision), a housing programme for alternative modes of accommodation and the Senior Network programme.