In honor of Older Americans Month, local aging service providers are hosting community events throughout the month of May. Explore the Connection & Community Page to learn more.
Age-Friendly Austin
We’re making Austin friendlier for people of all ages.
The Age-Friendly Austin
program works across the City of Austin to improve the quality of life
for older adults. This program is housed within the Planning and Evaluation unit
of Austin Public Health and collaborates inter-departmentally with city staff,
local aging service providers, and other community stakeholders to develop and support older adult programs and policies across eight domains of livability (1) Outdoor Spaces and Buildings, (2) Transportation, (3) Housing, (4) Social Participation, (5) Respect and Social Inclusion, (6) Civic Participation and Employment, (7) Communication and Information, and (8) Community Support and Health Services.
History and Progress
In September 2015,
Austin’s Commission on Seniors partnered with AARP, AustinUP, and regional
aging-related service organizations to develop what would formally be known as
the Austin Age-Friendly Action Plan. This plan was adopted by Austin City Council on November 3, 2016, and serves as the foundation for the Age-Friendly Austin program, which seeks to enhance the quality of life for Austin's older adult population.
Today, the Age-friendly Austin Program is spearheaded by an Age-friendly Program Coordinator in
collaboration with the Commission on Seniors, City departments, and other
community stakeholders.
Age-Friendly Domains
