High Speed Internet = Age-Friendly Cities?

AARP’s September 4, 2013 blog by Christopher Baker had a great article on how high speed internet access gives cities a leg-up on being “age-friendly” communities.  The post notes that this access helps cities meet the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities that come from residents growing older. The post references a couple of reports from AARP’s Public Policy Institute that supports the advantages of such connectivity, but goes on to note that for many communities, the infrastructure doesn’t exist: some areas don’t have access, others that do offer slow and costly access and there is little incentive for companies to expand in some areas. 

We shouldn’t forget as well that even in areas where connectivity is available, a person who is older may not be able to afford the access or even have a computer.

Becky Morgan

Stetson Law