Abstract
'Baby Boomers' (born between 1945 and 1965) constitute a significant percentage of Australia's ageing population. There are several important trends and issues related to an ageing population, including a reduction in the size of the workforce, an increase in dependence on welfare and pensions, and changes in consumer and lifestyle patt erns. Baby Boomers are in the process of remodelling what retirement means at a stage of life characterized for many by part-time work and a focus on lifestyle amenity. Many live in single households and have higher living standards than preceding generations. All these characteristics have significance for urban and regional planning policy and for the fabric of the built environment. This paper focuses on some of the planning issues in creating built environments that foster health and wellbeing for an ageing population. Qualitative case study methods are used to collect and analyze data to support arguments for both planning education and planning practices that can lead to the production of more age-friendly cities.
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