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Li, X. 2013. "Reconnecting Planning to Health: The Multigenerational Approach." Issue Brief. Ithaca, NY: Department of City and Regional Planning, Cornell University.

In the face of skyrocketing health care costs and the declining health of the US population, multigenerational planning can be an effective tool to tackle health challenges. Multigenerational planning links each age group’s diverse yet complementary health needs together, addresses the multi-dimensional elements of health, and can promote well-being both more equitably and efficiently. It also brings more funding opportunities to planners to create healthier communities for people of all ages. 

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Subject: Planning