Mission
2025 WORKPLAN
COMMISSION ON AGING
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Ensure alignment of the Commission on Aging with the
City of Riverside's Strategic Plan by:
1. Collaborate quarterly with senior centers and organizations serving seniors to develop workshops focused on affordable housing and home sharing programs.
Community Well-Being
Goal 2.1
2. Engage in biannual collaboration with senior centers and senior-focused organizations to design workshops covering topics such as healthcare, dementia, caregiver support, and in-home assistance services.
Support programs and innovations that
enhance community safety, encourage
neighborhood engagement, and build
public trust.
Community Well-Being
Goal 2.2
The mission of the Riverside Commission on Aging is to enhance the quality of life for seniors in our community.
We study local senior issues to learn about current programs, define future needs, and reference Best Practices. We then make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on ways we think the City of Riverside can maintain and improve its status as a Senior-Friendly Community.
Facilitate the develooment of a quailty and
diverse housing supply that is available and
affordable to a wide range of income levels.
Support programs and innovations that
enhance community safety, encourage
neighborhood engagement, and build
public trust.
Community Well-Being
Goal 2.2
3. Commissioners will establish quarterly networking sessions with senior facilities to boost and enrich socialization prospects for seniors through inventive programming, special events, and informative presentations.
Community Well-Being
Goal 2.3
Community Well-Being
Goal 2.5
Strengthen neighborhood identities and
improve community health
and the
physical environment through amenities
and programs that foster an increased
sense of community and enhanced
feelings of pride and belonging citywide.
Foster relationships between community
members, partner organizations and
public safety professionals to define,
prioritize and address community safety
and social services needs.
Environmental Stewardship
Goal 4.4
Arts, Culture and Recreation
Goal 1.1
Arts, Culture and Recreation
Goal 1.2
Strengthen Riverside's portfolio of arts,
culture, recreation, senior, and lifelong
learning programs and
amenities through
expanded community partnerships, shared
use opportunities , and fund development.
Enhance equitable access to arts, culture
and recreational service offerings and
facilities.
4. Collaborate with and endorse organizations such as Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful, along with various programs and innovations, to bolster senior safety, stimulate engagement, and gather informative content for seniors through presentations and workshops.
Implement measures and educate the
community to responsibly
manage goods
products and services throughout their life
cycle to achieve waster reduction
outcomes.
6. Commissioners engaging with senior population at various events throughout Riverside to represent the Commission on Aging and introduce seniors on service offered regarding arts culture and recreational services offered at facilities, open space, walking and biking trails.
5. Commissioners will receive a annual sustainability report from the City's Sustainability Officer on the City best practices, and introduce information on energy-efficient products, community gardens
and recycling programs.
Infrastructure, Mobility &
Connectivity
Goal 6.1
Provide, expand and ensure equitable access
to sustainable modes of transportation that
connect people to opportunities such as
employment, education, healthcare, and
community amenities.
High Performing Government
Goal 6.1
Foster a culture of safety, well-being,
resilience, sustainability, diversity, and
inclusion across the city organization.