Today we all presented our NAPs to the class and I got to learn about so many areas in San Diego that promote healthy aging. We discussed about Little Italy, Sabre Springs, Barrio Logan, and Encinitas. It was amazing to see the diversity in each city and they all cater to the needs of its community. For example, in Little Italy the majority of people living there are pretty young-ish averaging around early 40s, so the central of Little Italy is all dining and entertainment. There is not much catering to people needs like a nearby grocery store or anything really crucial for home living nearby. Everything is far in walking distance, making it difficult for residents- more accessible for people with cars. In contrast, Sabre Springs was much age friendly and higher quality maintenance for the residents because it is such a high-class neighborhood, for the average household income was around $100,00 a year. Each place was so beautiful and expensive; San Diego always surprises me on how expensive it is. This project was definitely an eyeopener for me because as I go to a new city, I see the WHO checklist in my mind and compare them on my own time. I see through a different lens to determine how age friendly it is and how impactful the city is to its residents.
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