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Akita City's Age-Friendly Solutions: Addressing Winter Challenges for Seniors

At the 11th Global Conference on Ageing, Mayor Motomu Hozumi highlighted Akita City’s proactive approach to addressing the unique challenges posed by winter for its aging population. With over one-third of residents aged 65 and above, Akita City faces significant hurdles such as transportation, fall risks, snow removal, and social isolation. Innovative solutions like the 100-Yen Coin Bus, snow-melting sidewalks, all-weather pedestrian areas, and community activity programs are designed to ensure seniors maintain their mobility and connectivity throughout the winter months, fostering a more age-friendly environment.

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Akita City's Age-Friendly Solutions: Addressing Winter Challenges for Seniors

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  1. IFA 11th GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON AGEING 29th May 2012 Age-Friendly City and WinterChallenges and Solutions Motomu Hozumi Mayor of Akita City

  2. Profile of Akita City ･ Area 905.67 km2 (349.68 mi2) ･ Population 320,703 (1st April 2012)

  3. Population Ageing in Akita City Percentage of the population age 65 and over (2005) ･ Japan 20.1 % 　･ Germany 18.8 % 　 ･ USA 12.4 % (UN, World Population Prospects: The 2008 Revision) 1/3of the population is age 65+.

  4. Climate of Akita City ･Average 11.8 oC (53.2 oF) ･ Record low -7.1 oC (19.2 oF) ･ Record high 35.6 oC (96.1 oF)(2011) ･ Snowfall (Dec. 2011 - Feb. 2012) ･ Snow depth (Dec. 2011 - Feb. 2012)

  5. Four Challenges - Winter Life for Older People Challenge 1 Transportation Challenge 2 Risk of Falls and Fractures Challenge 3 Snow Removal Challenge 4 Social Isolation

  6. Challenge 1 Transportation Solution 1 Coin Bus (100-Yen Bus) Project October 2011- - Akita City residents age 70 and over - Coin Bus Pass - One ride = 100 yen 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 ≒ １ＥＵＲ Mayor Hozumi and Coin Bus riders

  7. Challenge 1 Transportation Solution 1 Coin Bus (100-Yen Bus) Project Coin Bus Pass Now I don’t have to worry about the bus fare to the hospital. I pay just 100 yen and can go anywhere in Akita City.

  8. Challenge 2 Risk of Falls and FracturesSolution 1 Snow Melting Sidewalks ･Snow Melting Systems - Steep streets - Busy sidewalks - School zones etc. ･ installed at the 30.8 km (19.1 mile) sidewalks in Akita City - City sidewalks 12.1 km (7.5mile) - Prefectural sidewalks 18.4 km (11.4mile) - National sidewalks 0.3 km (0.18mile) (2010)

  9. Challenge 2 Risk of Falls and FracturesSolution 2 All-Weather Pedestrian Areas Roofed area at Akita Station

  10. Challenge 2 Risk of Falls and FracturesSolution 2 All-Weather Pedestrian Areas Roofed shopping area in front of Akita Station

  11. Challenge 3 Snow RemovalSolution 1 Stronger and Cooperative Support Snow removal cost in 2011 2,650,000,000 JPY = 33.2 million USD = 26.7 million EUR （Second highest expenditure in history of Akita City） Neighborhood Cooperation Snow Blower

  12. Challenge 4 Social IsolationSolution 1 Physical Activity Programs Semimonthly aquakinetics in heated indoor pools Three-month course x 9 Total participants 2,032 (2010) Monthly physical activities in local community centers 265 classes Total participants 3,923 (2010)

  13. Challenge 4 Social Isolation Solution 2 Senior Citizens’ College

  14. New Support System using GIS Support system for older people using GIS* *Geographic Information System User information page Map information page = system users

  15. To Be More Age-Friendly City Self-Help Public-Help Mutual-Help

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