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The Longevity Cities Primer

What Copenhagen Teaches the World About Designing the 100-Year City

By Rajiv Ahuja

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Longevity Cities: A Primer on the Built Environment and Human Longevity

How urban design, social infrastructure, and city policy intersect with longevity science. Synthesizing insights from Blue Zones, the Copenhagen model, and emerging longevity city frameworks.

This primer explores:

  • Why zip code predicts lifespan more than genetic code
  • The Copenhagen model and what makes it work
  • Blue Zone principles translated for urban environments
  • The WSDM framework for evaluating longevity cities
  • Actionable strategies for city leaders and planners

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