At our September 14, 2017 Quarterly Commission Meeting, CMRPC staff presented on the status of our region's aging population and strategies for a demographic shift that will surely challenge traditional approaches to municipal planning. Below you'll find that night's presentation, a collection of maps that illustrate these population trends, and other resourcess on the topic.

CMRPC Presentation 

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Population Maps

        - Total Population Change 2000-2030

        - Percent of Population by Age 2000-2030

Other Resources

        - Berkshire County "Residential Aging in Place" Workbook

        - Berkshire County "Age Friendly Survey"

        - UMass Donahue Institute "Long-Term Regional Population Projections"

        - World Health Organization "Global Age-Friendly Cities: A Guide"

        - American Planning Association "Aging in Community Policy Guide"