What an Age Friendly City is: (The future cities theme this year)
- Recognize the great diversity among older citizens
- Promote older citizen's inclusion and contribution in all areas of community life
- Respect older citizen's decisions and lifestyle choices
- Anticipate and respond flexibly to aging-related needs
- Positive images of older persons
- Accessible and useful information
- Accessible public and private transportation
- Inclusive opportunities for civic, cultural, educational and voluntary engagement
- Barrier-free and enabling interior and exterior spaces
- Places and programs for active leisure and socialization
- Activities, programs and information to promote health, social and spiritual well-being
- Social support and outreach
- Accessible and appropriate health services
- Good air/water quality
- Appropriate, accessible, affordable housing
- Accessible home-safety designs and products
- Hazard-free streets and buildings
- Safe roadways and signage for drivers and pedestrians
- Safe, accessible and affordable public transportation
- Services to assist with household chores and home maintenance
- Supports for caregivers
- Accessible stores, banks and professional services
- Supportive neighbourhoods
- Safety from abuse and criminal victimization
- Public information and appropriate training
- Emergency plans and disaster recovery
- Appropriate and accessible employment opportunities
- Flexible work practices