The eight domains are as follows:
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Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
Respect and Social Inclusion
TRANSPORTATION
Civic Participation and Engagement
Communication and Information
HOUSING
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Community and Health Service
Social Participation
The Rowlett Action Plan was developed to increase livability for people of all ages, with particular attention paid to the City’s evolving needs based on the percentage of adults over 55 years of age rapidly increasing. The Age-Friendly project teams gathered data from the community through a series of Listening Sessions as well as a project survey based on the Housing, Transportation and Social Participation domains. Rowlett must plan for older adults with higher rates of disabilities hindering their mobility and ability to move around comfortably. The Texas older population grew by 49.5 percent (over 1.0 million), from nearly 2.1 million in 2000 to nearly 3.1 million in 2014. With the development of Realize Rowlett 2020 as well as the construction of Sapphire Bay, the population is expected to grow quickly over the next 5 years. Due to the expected growth, accommodations will need to be reviewed on a continual basis in order to maintain the level of quality needed.
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