Age is a Gift to the City

Edmonton's commitment to seniors rests on four ideals:

Individuals are Respected

Individuals are respected regardless of age. All generations have much to teach and learn from each other.

People of All Ages are Safe

People of all ages are safe in their homes and neighbourhoods. Safety has physical, environmental,
financial and health aspects.

Infrastrucutre is Accessible

The city’s transportation systems, urban design and physical infrastructure allow all people to participate in full lives. No one is barred from involvement in city life by mobility or resources.

Older People Have Ready Access

Older people have ready access to programs, employment, activities and services that help them stay engaged, respected and appreciated.

Our Declaration

City Council declares that it will work towards making Edmonton age-friendly as part of our vision for an integrated, sustainable, livable city. To do so, we will use the best knowledge available from international, national and local research. We will ensure our decision-making and policies embrace this perspective. We will encourage other organizations, individuals, businesses and institutions to adopt this declaration. And we will work with other orders of government to increase commitment and coordination on seniors' issues.

Age is a gift to the city. We will value all the individuals who bring it to us.

Declared by Edmonton City Council on June 3, 2010.

Read the full report: Edmonton Seniors Declaration

 

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Contact the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council to share your thoughts on how to make Edmonton more age-friendly.

 

For more information:

Telephone	311
Email	seniors@edmonton.ca
Website	(http://www.edmonton.ca/seniors)