Asia's megacities, including Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Mumbai, are experiencing rapid population aging. In Tokyo, nearly 30% of the population will be 65 or older by 2025, while Seoul’s senior population is expected to exceed 30% by 2040. Shanghai's elderly population is projected to reach 35% by 2030, and in Hong Kong, those aged 65+ will comprise 30% by 2035. Singapore’s elderly population is set to rise to 26% by 2030, and Mumbai, like other Indian cities, faces a growing elderly demographic. This demographic shift presents significant challenges in urban planning, healthcare, and social policy, necessitating an integrated approach to address these issues effectively.

The SuperAging in Asian Megacities research group aims to build a collaborative network of scholars, practitioners, and policymakers across Asia to investigate how megacities adapt to the social, economic, and health-related needs of an aging population. Our objectives include: 

(1) comparing aging trajectories, healthcare systems, and social support structures across cities; 

(2) analyzing urban planning, housing, and mobility strategies that support healthy and active aging; 

(3) exploring family dynamics, intergenerational reciprocity, and community-based eldercare practices; 

(4) identifying policy innovations and technological solutions to promote well-being among older adults.

We seek to foster interdisciplinary collaboration by sharing data, methodologies, and expertise, and by organizing workshops, seminars, and joint publications. By integrating insights from high-income and middle-income Asian cities, this research group will generate evidence-based recommendations to inform urban aging policy, healthcare delivery, and social innovation.

We invite leading researchers from universities and institutes across Asia—specializing in aging studies, public health, social policy, urban planning, and related fields—to join this initiative. Together, we aim to produce rigorous research, facilitate cross-city knowledge exchange, and contribute to the design of inclusive, resilient, and age-friendly urban environments for the rapidly growing population of older adults.