Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, September 07, 2021
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER APPROVING AN APPLICATION TO AARP NETWORK OF AGE-FRIENDLY STATES AND COMMUNITIES TO DESIGNATE THE CITY OF CARSON AS AN AGE-FRIENDLY CITY (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) welcomes applications on an ongoing basis for the nationwide "AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities" program. According to the AARP roadmap for age-friendliness, there are eight domains of livability, including Housing, Outdoor Spaces and Buildings, Transportation, Communication and Information, Civic Participation and Employment, Respect and Social Inclusion, Health Services and Community Supports and Social Participation. Upon successful completion of an application (Exhibit No. 1) and the submission of a letter of support from the Mayor, (Exhibit No. 2), Carson may be designated as an "Age-Friendly City". This designation will bring increased awareness to the City of Carson as a great place to age with grace, dignity and the support of the community.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
DIRECT staff to apply for the AARP Age-Friendly City designation.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.
IV. BACKGROUND
The population of the United States is rapidly aging. By 2030, one of every five people in the U.S. will be age 65 or older. Therefore, AARP is working to engage communities, share expertise and develop action plans that will improve livability for aging residents. Each action plan is locally developed and directed by community partners and stakeholders who want to play a role in the livability of their city. The belief is that more livable cities are better able to support people of all ages when local leaders commit to improving the quality of life for the very young, those older and everyone in between. Well-designed, age-friendly communities foster economic growth and m...
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