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Fayetteville

Fayetteville
United States of America

As a collaborative effort between the City of Fayetteville, the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce and the University of Arkansas, Age-Friendly Fayetteville seeks to create a community that encourages and embraces…

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City population: 735809.25 % over 60Joined Network in 2014

Chicago

Chicago
United States of America

In July 2012, Chicago joined the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities. As a part of the WHO network, Chicago joined a growing number of cities and communities…

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City population: 270000012 % over 60Joined Network in 2012

La Plata

La Plata
Argentina

La Plata, capital of the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been involved in the Age-friendly Cities project since 2006. In partnership with ISALUD university and WHO, a participatory age-friendly baseline assessment…

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City population: 65432415.5 % over 60Joined Network in 2011

Computer literacy lessons for the elderly in the City of Ljubljana

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There are many educational opportunities for older people in the City of Ljubljana. Aware of the importance of computer literacy among older people, we were the first municipality in Slovenia which acceded to systematic computer literacy among the older population in 2007. Our goal is to empower older people to start using new technologies and…

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Started: 2007
Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Social protection

Henderson

Henderson
United States of America

The City of Henderson has a history of providing quality recreational and housing services for its senior population. The City of Henderson currently has two senior recreation centers, The Downtown…

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City population: 28627322 % over 60Joined Network in 2015

Sarasota County, Florida

Sarasota County, Florida
United States of America

Sarasota County joined AARP and the World Health Organization’s Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities in early 2015 – the first community in Florida to do so.

The origins of Age-Friendly…

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City population: 39801140 % over 60Joined Network in 2015

“Age Friendly” West Chester Universities Intergenerational-Mentoring

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West Chester’s intergenerational learning and mentoring program brings together West Chester University undergraduate students, senior students, and older community residents from diverse backgrounds in a mutual learning and mentoring relationship. The goals of intergenerational mentoring include combating ageism and stereotyping, sharing knowledge, experience, skills, and wisdom across generations and across cultural groups. The learning and…

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Started: 2014
Location: West Chester, United States of America
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Social protection

Free rides with the local bus

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If you live in Velenje or in its suburbs you can go to any place in the city by bus and for free. The municipality of Velenje provides 380.000 EUR per year to provide free city transportation for more than 35.000 passengers per month. We decided to offer free transport because of the following reasons:-…

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Started: 2013
Location: Velenje, Slovenia
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Transportation

Installation of benches

It can be difficult for many older adults to enjoy walking in Ottawa without somewhere to rest. The availability of seating areas was identified as one of the top urban age-friendly features for older people who participated in the Older Adult Plan consultations in 2011. As part of the Older Adult Plan, the City began…

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Started: 2012
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Urban development

Accessibility Design Standards and Barrier Retrofits Program

The City is committed to developing age-friendly infrastructure and has developed Accessibility Design Standards that respond to the needs of older adults. These standards are intended to be mandatory for all new construction and the redevelopment of existing facilities, owned, leased or operated by the City of Ottawa. They are intended to be applied to…

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Started: 2012
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Urban development

Computer Training Curriculum for Older Adults

As part of the Older Adult Plan consultation sessions, older adults identified a need to have increased access to computer and Internet instruction. To meet this identified need, the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) developed a computer literacy curriculum for older adults. Building on computer training already provided at the Library, a course was developed that…

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Started: 2013
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
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Pedestrian Signal Technology

As part of the City of Ottawa’s Older Adult Plan, the Public Works Department was allocated $100,000 in 2013 and 2014, to install additional audible pedestrian signals and pedestrian countdown timers to existing signalized intersections to improve pedestrian safety for older adults.The Public Works Department identified intersections that would have the most positive impact on…

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Started: 2013
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Urban development

Snow Angels Program

Winter is an important cause of isolation for older adults, especially when their driveways are temporarily unusable due to snow and ice accumulation. In 2013/2014, the City of Ottawa Public Works Department expanded the existing Snow Go program which matches seniors with an individual or contractor to clear snow from private driveways to include a…

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Started: 2013
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Urban development