Age-friendly New York City Commission

In just a few decades, New York will have more older adults than school-age children. 

Of the 8 million people who live in New York City, more than 1 million are over the age of 65. In line with global trends, over the next 20 years, this number is expected to double—the most rapid increase in history. This dramatic demographic shift presents unique opportunities and challenges to urban centers. Age-friendly New York City is a collaborative effort to respond to and benefit from this population change, led by the Office of the Mayor, the New York City Council, and The New York Academy of Medicine.

The Age-friendly New York City Commission comprises public and private sector leaders from a wide range of industries, organizations and institutions in New York City who are dedicated to making our city a world model for integrating older adults. The Commission was seated in January 2010. It is charged with providing innovative leadership to engage all sectors throughout New York City to make changes that will encourage healthy and active aging for every New Yorker.

United Way of New York City President & CEO Gordon Campbell co-chairs the Commission along with Robin Willner, Vice President of Global Community Initiatives for IBM. To learn more about the work of the Commission visit nyam.org/agefriendlynyc.