As waves of young professionals continue to flood into megacities, many elderly residents are being forced to relocate to suburbs or smaller towns, making way for commercial development and upscale housing. When urban policymakers prioritize economic growth over the inclusiveness of intergenerational shared spaces, does this forced displacement signify the unraveling of social cohesion—or is it, in fact, an unavoidable price to pay for the future competitiveness of these cities? Please articulate your stance, providing reasons and concrete examples to support your viewpoint.
