Summary
Phase One: Complete
- Obtained Written Pledge/Resolution from City Council
- Completed Membership Application
- Submitted Written Pledge & Application to AARP
- Organized Staff Task Force
- Obtained acceptance into the WHO Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities
Phase Two: Complete
- Conducted Public Meeting #1 with Stakeholders
- Developed AARP Livable Communities Survey
- Joined the Commission of Age-Friendly Communities of Ohio (2019)
Phase Three: In Progress – May 2019 – March 2020
- Focus Group Meetings were held during August 2019
- Public workshops allowed staff to spark conversations with our older residents and gave them the opportunity to provide their perspectives.
- AARP Livable Communities Survey – Sent to 1200 randomly selected residents 55+ using voter registration and 466 surveys were completed and returned.
- Survey Analysis – data has been entered
- Data Report to be produced – currently analyzing data and preparing it to be put into a report.
- Will host Stakeholder group meeting #2
- Stakeholder group to review data report and focus group feedback.
Phase Four: April 2020 – December 2021
- Task Force (City Staff) develops the Age-Friendly Westerville Action Plan
- Stakeholder group to review Plan (Meeting #3)
- Draft Plan to Council with recommendation
- Submit 3-Year Action Plan to AARP for Endorsement
- Implement Westerville Age-Friendly Action Plan
Phase Five: January 2022 & Beyond
- Monitor/Report/Reassess Age Friendliness of Westerville
Website: https://www.westerville.org/services/planning-development/age-friendly-westerville
Key facts
Main target group: Both younger and older people (i.e. intergenerational)
Sector(s): Education, Health, Housing, Information and communication, Labor, Long-term care, Social protection, Transportation
Desired outcome for older people:
Meet their basic needs