Ageing-Livability Strategies 04.13.2022 MCHWB MeetingAging In Place/ Planning
for Seniors
•Population 65 and over: 3,129 = 23%
•By ~2030, ~25% of US pop will be 65+ (AAPR)
•Nearly 90% of those 65+ want to age in place/in their community (AARP)
“A livable community is one that is safe and secure. It offers
choices in where to live and how to get around. And it
equitably serves residents of all ages, ability levels, incomes,
races, ethnicities, and other backgrounds”
COAB –Existing Conditions
•Connectivity Plan
•Accessible public meetings
•Chapter 24 –Land Development Regulations
•Accessory dwelling units
COAB –Opportunities
•Join World Health Organization/ AARP Global
Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities
•Include more age friendly policies in Chapter 24
Resources
•https://www.planning.org/blog/blogpost/9142364/
•https://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/ppi/liv-com/2008-02-opportunities.pdf
•https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/
•https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/ageing-and-health
•The WHO Age-friendly Cities Framework -Age-Friendly World
•https://www.agefriendlysarasota.org/about/age-friendly-communities.html
•untitled (who.int)