This publication of the Australian Local Government Association addresses the role of local governments in creating age-friendly communities. It includes six action-oriented fact sheets: promoting age-friendly environments, pedestrian environments, community planning and design, mobility, recreation, and housing. Work-in-progress in communities is described and resources are listed.
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Citation: Australian Local Government Association. Age-Friendly Built Environments: Opportunities for Local Governments. 2006.
Companion guide to the WHO Age-Friendly Cities guide. Outlines general steps to assist rural and remote communities in improving the age-friendliness of their communities. Shares key findings from focus group research in 10 rural Canadian communities exploring features that are of particular importance to older adults.
Citation: Canadian Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors. Age-Friendly Rural and Remote Communities. Public Health Agency of Canada. 2007.
Broad focus on planning for aging well and offering step-by-step guides, case studies that focus on the built environment, and resource lists to help local governments, human service providers, community groups, and other partners identify the needs of a new generation of older adults and plan now to address both the challenges and opportunities that are coming. Developed by the Center for Civic Partnerships.
Citation: Center for Civic Partnerships. Aging Well in Communities: A Toolkit for Planning, Engagement and Action. Sacramento, CA. Public Health Institute. 2010.
A core resource intended to provide community leaders with tools to work together and build livable communities for people of all ages. It addresses housing, zoning, land use, and transportation, among other topics, and offers clear suggestions for getting started. Includes resources, policy and practice recommendations, and some tools.
Citation: National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Partners for Livable Communities, and Metlife Foundation. A Blueprint for Action: Developing Livable Communities for All Ages. Washington, DC. 2007.
This WHO guide draws on more than 150 focus groups in 33 cities to determine characteristics of age-friendly cities. It includes a checklist of age-friendly features in the areas of outdoor spaces and buildings; transportation; housing; social participation; respect and social inclusion; civic participation and employment; communication and information; and community support and health services. Targets urban planners, advocates, and policy makers, and can be used to assess and plan for change.
Citation: World Health Organization. Global Age-friendly Cities: A Guide. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization. 2007.
Outlines steps for conducting a community survey to assess features pertinent to livability, including transportation, drivabilty, walkability, safety, and security. Also explains key environmental issues that may affect older adults and suggests follow-up actions based on survey results. Users can choose tools appropriate to their interests.
Citation: AARP Public Policy Institute. Livable Communities: An Evaluation Guide. Washington, DC. 2005.
Not focused specifically on older adults, but has excellent resources devoted to placemaking that will be of value to communities that want to improve their public spaces. Key topics include parks, markets, transportation, downtowns, civic centers, multi-use, campuses, and waterfronts. Streets as Places; Great Corridors, Great Communities; and A Citizen’s Guide to Better Streets (all for purchase through the PPS online store) provide helpful information in an easy-to-read format.
Date accessed: 2010
A cross-cutting review of policy, strategy, and program recommendations for access to healthy foods, the built environment, and federal policy advocacy. Describes regional convergence projects and lists resources. The Healthy Eating Active Living Convergence Partnership facilitates the sharing of knowledge and resources across sectors. Their Web site: www.convergencepartnership.org.
Citation: Prevention Institute, Healthy Eating Active Living Convergence Partnership. Promising Strategies for Creating Healthy Eating and Active Living Environments. Oakland, CA. Convergence Partnership. 2008.
This one-page handout is a handy reference for talking points about various levels of prevention activities and interventions. The full report is also available from this link.
Citation: Prevention Institute. Spectrum of Prevention. 1999.