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On this page you can search cities and communities and Network Affiliates that are part of the Network:

  • by keyword (using the search function on the right);
  • by country and membership type; and
  • by alphabetical order using the list below.

You can visit their profile pages to learn more about individual age-friendly initiatives and get in touch for more information via the contact forms on each page.

Wexford

Wexford
Ireland

A County-wide consultation process carried out in 2015 and 2016 was informed by the views of more than 650 people aged over 55, which were collected through a series of…

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City population: 14972220 % over 60Joined Network in 2015

Wairarapa Region

Wairarapa Region
New Zealand

The Wairarapa Regional Positive Ageing Strategy is a shared strategy for the three Wairarapa Councils (Carterton District Council, Masterton District Council and South Wairarapa). Located in the lower half of…

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City population: 4533028.6 % over 60Joined Network in 2023

Wake County

Wake County
United States of America

In 2005, the Wake County Human Services Board recognized that Wake County was facing a significant challenge in the coming years in the form of a rapidly growing senior population,…

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City population: 102419815 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Wakefield

Wakefield
United States of America

The city of Wakefield offers a variety of programs for older residents in our community. Currently the Council on Aging / Senior Center is a resource for residents of the…

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City population: 2517122 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

Waldo County

Waldo County
United States of America

What we have: AWWC has been in existence for two years. During that time, an assessment was completed that included all 26 communities in Waldo County. Waldo County has the…

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City population: 3890426 % over 60Joined Network in 2018

Walton County

Walton County
United States of America

Walton County was created in 1824; its present area is 1,028 square miles. The historic downtown area is home to Lake DeFuniak, a naturally round lake that is approximately one…

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City population: 6710926.4 % over 60Joined Network in 2019

Wan Chai District

Wan Chai District
China

The District Council has been dedicated to moving Wan Chai towards an age-friendly district with supports from several non-governmental organizations (NGOs), elderly service centres, governmental departments and universities.

Since June 2012,…

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City population: 15090024 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

Wanju-Gun

Wanju-Gun
Republic of Korea

For the respect, love, health, and happiness of older people, the city of Wanju-Gun has promoted policies such as the operation of college for older adults, citizen safety insurance, operation…

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City population: 9114633 % over 60Joined Network in 2021

Warrnambool

Warrnambool
Australia

Warrnambool City Council is committed to promoting opportunities for older residents to maximize their quality of life in Warrnambool.

The Council recognises the importance of healthy ageing to enable a greater…

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City population: 3350121.6 % over 60Joined Network in 2011

Washington DC

Washington DC
United States of America

On October 3, 2012, Mayor Gray reaffirmed his commitment to preserving the independence of aging District residents and improving the lives of persons 50 years of age and older by…

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City population: 65000016.4 % over 60Joined Network in 2012

Waterford City and County

Waterford City and County
Ireland

The Waterford Age Friendly Alliance has consulted with the older people of Waterford and with the agencies and service providers involved in the delivery of services to older adults throughout…

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City population: 12000014 % over 60Joined Network in 2018

Waterloo

Waterloo
Canada

An important aspect of the City of Waterloo’s vision is to be a caring community of vibrant neighbourhoods where people support each other, and a city that is accessible to…

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City population: 13460013 % over 60Joined Network in 2011

Waterville

Waterville
United States of America

We are creating a resource guide based on the domains recognized by AARP. This resource guide will include contact information, services delivered, and enrollment. We are hoping to recognize capacity…

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City population: 1588619.9 % over 60Joined Network in 2018

Wayne, Maine

Wayne, Maine
United States of America

Our town has an extensive informal network of neighbors and relatives helping each other. We also have a recent intiative- Sustain Wayne- which focuses on community and sustainability, and which…

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City population: 105025 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Welland

Welland
Canada

In late 2009, the Niagara Age-Friendly Community Initiative (NAFCI) was awarded a three-year grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, to promote awareness of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) age-friendly principles,…

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City population: 5229325 % over 60Joined Network in 2010

Wellawaya

Wellawaya
Sri Lanka

The Wellawaya Division of Moneragala District, in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, joined the WHO Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities in December 2012. The project receives technical support from…

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City population: 43000012 % over 60Joined Network in 2012

West Chester

West Chester
United States of America

In collaboration with the Mayor of West Chester, the Borough Council, West Chester University, the West Chester Senior Center, we are conducting assessments of Borough services and programs. We are…

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City population: 1846111 % over 60Joined Network in 2014

West Sacramento

West Sacramento
United States of America

The City of West Sacramento is actively enhancing its existing community policies, programs and services that are targeted towards older people, and evaluating new opportunities to improve the quality of…

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City population: 5300014 % over 60Joined Network in 2015

West Springfield, Massachusetts

West Springfield, Massachusetts
United States of America

Our community partners with Wingate at West Springfield to offer a free Reflection Support Group for Caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease or other related Dementias. The West Springfield…

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City population: 2839121.3 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

West Vancouver

West Vancouver
Canada

District of West Vancouver: An Age-Friendly Community is Nourished

 

Since the District of West Vancouver (District) approved the Dementia Friendly Action Plan in 2017, our Seniors’ Activity Centre and community has…

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City population: 4269525 % over 60Joined Network in 2012

Westerville

Westerville
United States of America

Westerville’s police, fire, and emergency medical response times all average less than four minutes and community oriented programs include the School Resource Officer Program (in conjunction with the Westerville City…

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City population: 3900018 % over 60Joined Network in 2018

Westwood

Westwood
United States of America

Since beginning our work on becoming an Age-Friendly community, our efforts have been focused primarily on Communication and access to information, Transportation, and to a lesser extent housing. We have…

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City population: 1117017.4 % over 60Joined Network in 2019

Whyalla

Whyalla
Australia

Whyalla is located 396 kilometres northwest of south Australia’s capital, Adelaide, Australia and its known for its quality lifestyle.

With a healthy location between the sea and the outback, a strong…

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City population: 2260021.05 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Wicklow

Wicklow
Ireland

On the 27th November 2014 Councillor Christopher Fox signed the Dublin declaration on behalf of Wicklow. The signing of the Dublin Declaration was a commitment by representatives to a five…

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City population: 14200012 % over 60Joined Network in 2014

Wilton Manors, Florida

Wilton Manors, Florida
United States of America

The City’s Community Affairs Advisory Board has undertaken the goal of making the City of Wilton Manors more age-friendly. It recently created, printed and distributed the City’s Senior Resource Guide…

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City population: 1268215 % over 60Joined Network in 2018

Windham

Windham
United States of America

Windham was originally settled primarily by farmers who came here in the middle of the 1700s. The agricultural lifestyle continued through most of the town’s history until the industrial age.…

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City population: 1773243 % over 60Joined Network in 2019

Windsor

Windsor
Canada

Windsor, Ontario is not only Canada’s southernmost city, it is a city that shares an international border with Detroit, Michigan, USA. Our southern proximity boasts some of Canada’s best weather,…

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City population: 21089121.6 % over 60Joined Network in 2012

Windsor

Windsor
United States of America

The Town of Windsor has a variety of policies, programs and services targeted at the older population with plans to make the town more age friendly.

Transportation: In partnership with Sonoma…

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City population: 2744721 % over 60Joined Network in 2021

Winter Haven

Winter Haven
United States of America

Our community currently offers many programs geared towards our aging population both through the city and other community organizations. Our recreation programs include senior softball, shuffleboard competitions, exercise classes at…

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City population: 3800032.4 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Wong Tai Sin District

Wong Tai Sin District
China

– Wong Tai Sin District Council and Wong Tai Sin District Office have been working with various government departments, including Social Welfare Department and the community and non-governmental organizations, and demonstrated…

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City population: 42523524.2 % over 60Joined Network in 2018

Wood Buffalo

Wood Buffalo
Canada

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is committed to being a healthy and active home for all its residents, and is working towards becoming an Age-Friendly Community. In 2014, the…

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City population: 1250324.9 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Wroclaw

Wroclaw
Poland

Wroclaw implements projects within the framework of governmental grants through public institutions, non-governmental organizations, associations, non-formal urban movements and senior organizations (e.g. Senior Clubs, Third Age Universities).  The following projects…

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City population: 63768926 % over 60Joined Network in 2018