U.S. - Japan Housing and Innovation: Aging in Place Research Project

The following is the conceptual framework for the U.S.-Japan Housing and Finance Innovation Forum conducted by the governments of Japan and the United States. The prominent increase in persons of advanced age presents a significant demographic shift that will particularly affect the livelihoods of senior citizens as well as greater urban communities.

The proposed forum will address strategic innovations employed domestically by two countries with significant elderly populations and demonstrated experiences in housing accessibility and finance. The forum will consist of industry and research specialists—representing both countries with demonstrated expertise in housing and urban development—who will participate in two meetings to share and exchange best practices and experiences related to aging in place and housing finance.

The meetings will result in the production of analytical research reports detailing a variety of groundbreaking approaches. The forum’s dialogue and research outputs will contribute towards the strengthening of inclusive housing finance and urban development for aging persons throughout the globe.