Henry Cisneros
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- Milken Institute1h 1m
The Upside of Aging: A Conversation in the Pavilion
Mike Morseberger, Barry Rand, Frida Lewis, Steve Knapp, Mark Friedman, Hasi Cohen, Henry Cisneros, Bob Wheelan, Brooke, Jeff Schatz, Andrew, Rita, Gary, Britta
This panel identifies the global demographic shift toward an aging population as a critical challenge comparable to climate change, highlighting that current societal structures fail to utilize the substantial human capital of older adults. Experts argue that sustainable solutions require integrating age-friendly urban planning, reforming higher education to serve lifelong learners, and implementing financial policies that secure retirement and workforce participation. Ultimately, the discussion advocates for a cultural transition from viewing aging as decline to recognizing it as a generative force, with predictions of widespread adoption of "village" support networks and expanded health technologies within the next decade.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
Investing in Our Future: Best Cities for Successful Aging
Joe Coughlin, Mark Friedman, Nancy Lamond, Henry Cisneros, Laura Karstensen
Projected to transform the U.S. population into a 410-million-strong demographic by 2050, the aging baby boomer generation is dismantling the traditional three-stage life model while creating a critical mismatch with urban infrastructure designed for younger cohorts. In response, experts advocate for a paradigm shift toward the "Longevity Economy," leveraging $2.5 billion economic potential from late-career entrepreneurship and retrofitting existing homes to support the 89% of seniors who prefer aging in place. Without accelerating institutional readiness to meet these urgent needs, society faces a widening gap between current infrastructure and the 2.8 million annual retirees demanding continuous engagement and intergenerational connectivity.