Domains of Livability
The City’s ambition to be an Age-Friendly City is clearly reflected in the goals for each of the eight domains of livability:
Respect & Social Inclusion
Outdoor Spaces & Buildings
• Improve the quality, quantity, and accessibility of Parks and Recreation facilities.
• Reduce ageism and increase respect for older adults and people of all ages in the community. • Decrease social isolation among older adults and people of all ages in the community. • Improve outreach and increase culturally appropriate services throughout the City of Tucson.
Transportation
• Incorporate a Complete Streets policy in transportation planning to include safe multi- modal transportation options throughout the City for residents of all ages. • Improve transit and ride sharing services for older adults.
Civic Participation & Employment
• Support age-friendly business practices. • Support and promote volunteer engagement opportunities for older adults.
Housing
Communication & Information
• Provide a range of housing options available to older adults of all income levels and abilities. • Support older adults and people with disabilities aging in place.
• Develop culturally informed, responsive, and accessible information and communications for older adults.
Social Participation
Community & Health Services
• Increase access and affordability for older adults to cultural activities that reect the diversity of the City of Tucson. • Increase information and access to activities that provide opportunities for older adults to socialize with peers and others in the community.
• Increase services and supports that promote aging in place. • Increase access to community-based health and social supports.
Through community action and partnerships, this report will be used as a roadmap towards a more age-friendly future.
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