Age-friendly Blog

As we are working to complete our age-friendly conceptual plan, we are engaging the public in different ways. One of them is a blog that is kept by our planner Shane Cote. You can find the link on our website at http://www.lakecountry.bc.ca

In his first post, Shane provided information on upcoming public engagement appointments. Here's what he wrote:

"You might be wondering why the District has chosen the idea of “age-friendly” as a handle for planning a sustainable, socially supportive future for Lake Country. It’s important to know that age-friendly communities are places that are welcoming and supportive of all age groups. Building accessible facilities means that it is easy to move around in your community, whether you are carrying groceries home from the farmer’s market and need it to be easy to get in your building without putting everything down, pushing a stroller and appreciate a wider aisle or a no-step entryway into the public library, or using a mobility device such as a wheelchair or walker and appreciate the fact that you don’t have to use the back door to attend a Council meeting.

Lake Country is excited to be joining the ranks of municipalities all over the world that are being proactive in creating plans for the future that incorporate the needs of all ages and abilities. The focus groups that will be happening this summer are an avenue for you to let us know what makes the difference for you in terms of a supportive, friendly and sustainable community. Is it parks? Benches? Footpaths? A place to connect with your neighbours? A job or volunteer position that allows you to give back to your community? A sense of contribution and fulfillment through helping others? Somewhere to hang out with your friends that isn’t school, work or the local mall? Transportation to events? Age-friendly planning has elements of all of these things, and more. Email us at agefriendlyguidelines@gmail.com to sign up for a focus group or for more information about the project.

Looking forward to meeting you!"

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