Philly’s walkable streets and public parks offer older residents chances to stay active – but public transit and accessibility pose challenges

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The Conversation

06 Jan 2026

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One in five Philadelphians are age 60 or older, and the city’s senior population has been growing for at least the past decade. [1st paragraph]

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Title: Philly’s walkable streets and public parks offer older residents chances to stay active – but public transit and accessibility pose challenges
Creators: Laura Ann Baehr - Drexel University, Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)
Publication Details: The Conversation
Publisher: The Conversation Media Group
Resource Type: Newsletter article
Language: English
Academic Unit: Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)
Other Identifier: 991022148403904721