IMPLEMENTING AN AGE FRIENDLY STRATEGY
Essential Features of Age Friendly Cities (WHO) Outdoor spaces and buildings Transportation Housing Social participation Civic participation and employment Communication and information Community and health services
Outdoor Spaces and Buildings Pavements are non-slip, wide enough for wheelchairs and have dropped kerbs to road level Pedestrian crossings are sufficient in number and safe for people with different levels and types of disability, with non-slip marking, visual and audio cues and adequate crossing times
Transportation All city areas and services are accessible by public transport, with good connections and well marked routes and vehicles Specialised transportation is available for disabled people
Why this precinct? Create a “Heart” for Unley Implement Age Friendly Principle Integrated design approach Opportunity for Place Making Opportunity for good design, road safety, land use and community hub Revitalisation of the area Economic Development opportunities
UNLEY CENTRAL Councils can integrate age friendly principles in their activities/ services Councils can’t do everything Need to be clear about their role, eg service provider, facilitator, lobbyist, etc Partnership approach is powerful