HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 109 MC

Governments can address the future needs of an ageing population through urban planning by:

Building more hospitals exclusively for elderly patients in city centres
Creating age-friendly communities with accessible transportation and pedestrian-friendly pathways
Restricting older adults from using public transportation during peak hours
Requiring all new housing developments to include residential aged care facilities

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B is correct: Urban planning should create age-friendly communities with accessible transportation and pedestrian-friendly pathways for older residents.

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A is incorrect: Age-friendly planning involves community design not just building specialised hospitals.
C is incorrect: Restricting access contradicts age-friendly community planning principles.
D is incorrect: Mandatory aged care facilities in developments isn’t age-friendly urban planning approach.