2017 - Milken Institute

2017 Sindhu Kubendran and Liana Soll

Introduction by Paul Irving

About the Milken Institute The Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank determined to increase global prosperity by advancing collaborative solutions that widen access to capital, create jobs, and improve health. We do this through independent, data-driven research, action-oriented meetings, and meaningful policy initiatives.

About the Center for the Future of Aging The mission of the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging is to improve lives and strengthen societies by promoting healthy, productive and purposeful aging.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I want to thank the authors of the 2017 "Best Cities for Successful Aging" report and index, Sindhu Kubendran and Liana Soll. By informing and educating civic leaders and the public, they are improving lives in cities across America. I share their appreciation for the data collection and research assistance of Maricruz ArteagaGaravito as well as for the time and expertise of Jennifer Ailshire and Moosa Azadian of the University of Southern California. I'm grateful for the talents of our friend and project collaborator Rita Beamish, the sharp editorial eye of our colleague Edward Silver, and the visual acumen of our designer, Jane Lee. I appreciate Cheryl Murphy for her help in our Mayor's Pledge campaign, Jill Posnick, Bridget Wiegman, and Tulasi Lovell for their communications support, and assistants Shantika Maharaj and Fran Campione. Milken Institute researchers Ross DeVol and Perry Wong, along with fellow Anusuya Chatterjee, continue to support and contribute to the success of our "Best Cities" mission. Last, but certainly not least, thanks to Vivian Vasallo, Arielle Burstein, Sophie Okolo, and the members of the Center for the Future of Aging Advisory Board for their ideas and insights. We're proud of our association with each of them.

Paul Irving Chairman, Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging

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Sindhu Kubendran and Liana Soll Introduction by Paul Irving

CONTENTS

Introduction

6

Top 20 Large Metros

14

Top 20 Small Metros

28

Programs With Purpose 42

Initiatives for Innovation

48

Mayor's Pledge

52

Methodology

56

Rankings for All Metros

69

Board of Advisors

79

About the Authors

80

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Age-friendly environments improve quality of life for all. They foster well-being and hold back age-associated decline.

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