- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=AECOM Impact Blog: The Effects of a Silver Future https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/50056?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/50056?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/50056?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=AECOM Impact Blog: The Effects of a Silver Future&body=ESG News from AECOM https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/50056?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Health & Healthcare](/categories/health-healthcare) # AECOM Impact Blog: The Effects of a Silver Future Sep 10, 2014 10:00 AM ET Campaign: [Thought Leadership](/news/campaign/thought-leadership) ![](https://3blcdn.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/2026-08/Tang_Age2_690x355_1786917873.jpg "In this feature, Dr. Thomas Tang, AECOM corporate sustainability director in Asia, shares his views on the possible social effects of a future with a disproportionately larger elderly population.") In this feature, Dr. Thomas Tang, AECOM corporate sustainability director in Asia, shares his views on the possible social effects of a future with a disproportionately larger elderly population. [AECOM Impact Blog](http://blogs.aecom.com/) By: Dr. Thomas S.K. Tang AECOM Corporate Sustainability Director, Asia Longevity, in general, will increase through better health care and lifestyle. The challenge that faces us in the future is that we will be supporting an aged population with limited means. This phenomena of a disproportionately larger elderly population compared to all age groups will be most marked in urban centres as city dwellers tend to have shrinking birthrates. So how do we deal with the dilemma of this social time bomb that is ticking inexorably towards detonation? **[Check out](http://blogs.aecom.com/ageism-a-silver-future/) AECOM's Impact blog for Tang's views on the possible social effects of a future with a disproportionately larger elderly population.** *Drawing from the experience of its approximately 45,000 employees, the [AECOM Impact Blog](http://blogs.aecom.com/) provides the firm with an opportunity to share stories about employee excellence, industry insights, innovative project solutions, corporate social responsibility experiences, safety for life and sustainable perspectives. We hope you’ll join the conversation.* **About AECOM** Ranked as the #1 engineering design firm by revenue in Engineering News-Record magazine’s annual industry rankings, AECOM is a premier, fully integrated infrastructure and support services firm, with a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees — including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management and construction services professionals — serving clients in more than 150 countries around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM had revenue of $7.9 billion during the 12 months ended June 30, 2014. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at [www.aecom.com](http://www.aecom.com/). Media: AECOM Technology Corporation Ed Mayer, +1.732.564.3380 Director, Corporate Communications [![](/sites/default/files/Clients/AECOM_color.jpg)](/profiles/aecom) ### More from AECOM ###### [AECOM and Project Frog Announce New Partnership](/news/aecom-and-project-frog-announce-new-partnership) Nov 18, 2015 9:05 AM ET ###### [Student Vision for Singapore wins AECOM Urban SOS All Systems Go Competition](/news/student-vision-singapore-wins-aecom-urban-sos-all-systems-go-competition) Oct 16, 2015 3:00 PM ET ###### [\#WomenExcel: Are You Aware of Your Unconscious Bias?](/news/womenexcel-are-you-aware-your-unconscious-bias) Sep 21, 2015 10:05 AM ET ###### [How Green is Your City? New Global Analysis Reveals Extent of Trend to Cleaner Energy](/news/how-green-your-city-new-global-analysis-reveals-extent-trend-cleaner-energy) Sep 17, 2015 10:05 AM ET ###### [\#CoolJobs: AECOM underwater!](/news/cooljobs-aecom-underwater) Sep 10, 2015 10:05 AM ET ###### [The Elements of a Strong Quality Management Culture](/news/elements-strong-quality-management-culture) Sep 8, 2015 10:05 AM ET ###### [A Few Walls of Fresh Paint — and Countless Memories](/news/few-walls-fresh-paint-and-countless-memories) Sep 2, 2015 10:05 AM ET ###### [AECOM Wins Industry Contribution Award in British Columbia](/news/aecom-wins-industry-contribution-award-british-columbia) Aug 31, 2015 12:00 PM ET