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The City of Westerville launched the Age-Friendly Initiative to learn how local government and residents can work together to keep our community a great place for all residents to live, work, play and retire.
The Westerville Age-Friendly Team is excited to share the attached Age-Friendly Westerville Plan. The action items in the plan reflect feedback received from residents at public workshops, stakeholder and community partner input and data collected from the Westerville Age-Friendly Community Survey.
Age-Friendly communities promote healthy aging and improve the quality of life for residents. They are officially designated through AARP and the World Health Organization’s Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities. These entities have identified eight livability domains that assess the age-friendliness of a community. The goals in the Age-Friendly Westerville Plan are grouped into sections based on the eight domains.
The Eight Age-Friendly Domains
- Outdoor Spaces and Buildings - provide accessibility to recreational facilities.
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Transportation - provide accessibility to modes of private and public transportation.
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Housing - provide a wide range of housing options.
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Social Participation - provide access to activities for (older) residents.
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Respect and Social Inclusion - provide programs to support and promote diversity.
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Work and Civic Participation - provide professional and volunteer opportunities including lifelong learning.
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Communication and Information - provide various communication methods to keep older residents informed and connected to their community, friends and family.
- Community Support and Health Services - provide access to homecare services and programs to promote wellness and active aging.
ABOUT THE INITIATIVE
This initiative (and plan) is about all of us working together to understand our community and our needs so that everyone can live as engaged and self-sufficient as possible. Implementation of the plan will not be possible without the help of our community partners.
On April 14, 2021, Westerville City Manager Monica Dupee administratively approved the plan. On April 15, the Westerville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the Plan. On April 28, the Westerville Planning Commission accepted the Plan. Thereafter, the Plan was submitted to AARP for their review and approval. On June 24, staff was notified the Age-Friendly Westerville Plan had been approved by AARP.
AGE-FRIENDLY RESOURCES
- AARP Certification of Westerville's Age-Friendly plan
- Age-Friendly Westerville Plan
- Leadership Westerville (LW) Westerville Senior Resource page
- Stay Fit to Drive (Ohio Department of Transportation)
- COTA//Plus (Use Promo Code "COTASEN" for reduced fares)
- Download the mobile application or call (614) 308-4400 to schedule your ride 15-20 minutes before your intended departure time.
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