Working towards becoming an age-friendly community is a good investment for the Town of Oliver, both for its existing older residents, but also for younger residents throughout their lifespan, as well as continuing to attract new residents, of all ages, to the community.

• We have partnered to support additional affordable housing solutions.
• Always updating our Development Permit Guidelines for age-friendly design.
• Incentivize accessible and age friendly housing.
• Protect existing affordable rental housing stock.
• Increase arts, culture, and active programming.
• Support transportation options for older adults
• Continue improving the age-friendliness of parks.
• Promote age-friendly businesses and events.
• Opportunities for civic participation that cater to older persons’ interests and abilities.
• Public buildings, such as the library, are accessible.
• Policies include accessibility improvements for public buildings and facilities.

There is good sidewalk and pathway access to most places in Oliver; the Town covers snow removal on sidewalks, and many trails around Oliver have age-friendly assets including lights, park benches, and some smooth paths for wheelchairs. There have recently been significant improvements to sidewalks and crosswalks on Main Street. The Town’s policies supporting universal physical accessibility and Town Centre beautification and revitalization efforts support accessibility and mobility. The Oliver Parks and Recreation Society continues to implement the 2017 Parks Improvement Plan, which identifies priority park improvements such as accessibility ramps, more lighting, etc. Oliver Healthy Living Coalition provides a venue to voice and address concerns about health and the built environment. New public plaza in downtown Oliver. The Tourism Association is working on an accessibility audit (and recognition program) of businesses and events in Town.