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CC - 1) Receive a Presentation on the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Community Program; 2) Discuss Forming a Related Council Subcommittee and, if Desired, Appoint Two Council Members Thereto; and 3) Provide Direction to Staff as Appropriate
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Meeting Date: January 22, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Serena Wright-Black/Administrative Services
Phone Number: 310-253-5640; 310-253-6724
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (01/17/18)
Department Approval: Serena Wright-Black, Director of Administrative Services (01/11/18);
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council 1) receive a presentation on the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Community Program; 2) discuss forming a related Council subcommittee and, if desired, appoint two Council Members thereto; and 3) provide direction to staff as appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities is an affiliate of the World Health Organization's Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Program, an international effort that was launched in 2006 to help cities prepare for rapid population aging and the parallel trend of urbanization.
The AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities helps participating communities become great places to live for all age groups by adopting such features as walkable streets, better housing and transportation options, access to key services and opportunities for residents to participate in community activities. Well-designed, livable communities help sustain economic growth and make for happier, healthier residents - of all ages.
According to AARP, their goal is to increase the number of communities that support healthy aging, which they believe will im...
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