Longevity is changing the way people and communities think about mobility, services, time, and quality of life. People over 65 are more active, independent, and tech-savvy than in the past, and they are blurring the line between travel, extended stays, and choosing a place to live well.
For local communities, competition is therefore not limited to heritage and attractions. Accessibility, mobility, community-based healthcare, social interaction, safety, services, and well-being are becoming decisive factors in accommodating an aging population while, at the same time, improving the quality of life for everyone.
The panel compares measurement tools, community models, and local practices to understand how to interpret this transformation and translate it into concrete strategies. A reflection on how the demographic challenge can become a driver of innovation, new economies, and attractiveness, creating places that are desirable not only to visit but also to choose to stay in for longer periods.
SPEAKERS
Gianni Lacorazza
Appennino ETS Foundation Co-Founder e Vicepresidente
Giuliano Resce
University of Molise Professore Associato
Marco Corrias
Fluminimaggiore Community Cooperative Presidente
