Bridging Blocks | Aging in the City
20% of Philadelphia’s population are over the age of 60 with a record number of them living below the poverty line. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, lower-income older adults spend 131% of their income on housing compared to 74% in 2013.
The senior population in Philly is expected to grow by 66% by 2030.
Is Philadelphia doing all it can to ensure its older residents can retire in comfort and security? What is it like for older residents in the city?
Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia.
Host - Tony Cuffie Senior Manager Community & Engagement, WHYY News
Moderator - Brisa Luzzi Castro Community Convener, WHYY News
Bridging Blocks, a partnership between The Free Library of Philadelphia and WHYY, is made possible by a generous grant from Fred and Barbara Sutherland.
