We see neighbors of all ages as our greatest strength.
Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh is dedicated to making our region more inclusive and respectful of all ages. Our mission is to bring generations together to reimagine how our neighborhoods are built and to advance equity through advocacy, education and innovation.
We are an initiative by Southwestern Pennsylvania Partnership for Aging and University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, with a network of 120+ partners promoting age inclusion across all sectors of society, including education, employment, housing, culture and health care.
Our population is growing older—and fast.
Every day across the United States, 12,000 people turn 65. In Allegheny County, more than 20% of our residents are ages 65+. By 2050, we can expect an 85% increase in people 85+. Our region is the second oldest in the country, next to Palm Beach, FL.
This new demographic reality is an opportunity.
It means more people with career expertise, lived experience, buying power and diverse skills and interests. And it means it’s time for us to advance age inclusion. A region that’s more accessible and welcoming is better for older people—and better for everyone.
“We need intergenerational dialogue and action… because we need people with different skills and perspectives to strengthen our communities.”
– Laura Poskin, Executive Director