James Anderson
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- Milken Institute56 min
The City for All Ages: Harnessing the Promise of Longevity
James Anderson, Dan Buettner, Carol Coletta, Rodney Slater, Jan Vapaavuori, Jim Anderson
Leading urban experts and policymakers converge to address the unprecedented demographic shift where the global population over 65 now exceeds those under 5 by advocating for built environment interventions over individual behavioral changes. Drawing on longevity strategies from Blue Zones and Helsinki's intergenerational housing models, the panel proposes that mayors and civic leaders actively redesign cities to make healthy choices the default option through walkability, social integration, and regulatory nudge policies. These initiatives aim to transform the "silver economy" into a catalyst for civic innovation, ensuring that aging populations remain healthy, employed, and socially connected while reducing the strain on healthcare systems.
- Milken Institute56 min
The Next Urban Revolution: Reimagining Cities for an Aging Population
Nora Super, James Anderson, Julián Castro, Thomas Lantzsch, Jaana Remes, Jim Anderson, Tom Lanch, Jana, David Rockefeller Jr., Quinn, Yana Shih, Tom Hanksman Jr.
Demographic shifts project a global surge in the senior population that is reshaping urban dynamics, housing models, and consumption patterns while exposing gaps in economic security for aging communities. Cities like Tokyo, Los Angeles, and Singapore are responding with innovative multigenerational housing, autonomous mobility solutions, and talent recruitment programs to maintain independence and address infrastructure needs. Experts recommend a strategic pivot from viewing aging as a vulnerability to an asset-based approach that leverages the continued productivity of retirees through targeted policy, public-private innovation, and data-driven resource allocation.
- Milken Institute1h 4m
Return on Investment: Beneficiaries Fueling Social Change
James Anderson, Scott Budnick, Eric Dawson, Jacqueline Gonzalez-Reyes, Kirsten Lodal, Malik Voyard, John Rogers Jr.
Moderator John Rogers facilitated a dialogue with leaders from Ariel Investments, Anti-Recidivism Coalition, LIFT Los Angeles, and Peace First to outline strategies for dismantling systemic poverty and recidivism through community-led interventions. Panelists highlighted transformative outcomes such as recidivism rates dropping below 3% for college-enrolled inmates and an $15 million income increase for LIFT families, while critiquing inadequate legal defense and custodial prison cultures that perpetuate inequality. The discussion concluded with a strategic pivot toward "impact investing" and narrative-driven scaling, urging institutional capital to shift from transactional aid to sustainable, human-centered policy reforms.