Age-Friendly
San Mateo Cities and
County
Definition of Age Friendly Community
An Age-friendly city is an inclusive
and accessible urban/rural
environment that promotes active
aging, supports aging-in-place and
fosters a sense of community
among people of all ages.
Center for Age-Friendly Excellence (CAFÉ)
CAFE provides technical assistance, consultation,
applied research access and community organizing
guidance to assist communities to become intentional
about the global Age-Friendly initiative. We do that
by helping them develop plans and programs to
implement age-friendly projects in their community.
The WHO founded the Age-Friendly Network in 2005 and
today there are over 1000 AF cities worldwide. AARP
coordinates the Age-Friendly Network in the United
States as an affiliate of the WHO’s initiative.
Pacifica, Redwood City, Daly City, San Mateo, Colma.
San Carlos, Millbrae, Burlingame, Half Moon BayCoastside and Belmont have all launched age friendly initiatives.
South San Francisco will be next!
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The Strongest Age Friendly Community Initiatives
include a variety of people and organizations in
the community, not just the city staff.
- Elected officials - Area Agencies on Aging
- Community coalitions - County/State/Federal agencies
- Nonprofit organizations - Local businesses
and foundations - Community Organizations
- Chamber of Commerce - Academic institutions
- Resident volunteers - Neighboring Cities
South San Francisco AFC Task Force Members
• Mark Nagales: Mayor, South San Francisco
• Flor Nicolas: Vice Mayor, South San Francisco
• Betty Battaglia, Parks and Recreation Commissioner
• Ed Bortoli, Rotary Club and Rotary Plaza Board Member • Kasey Jo Cullinan, P&R Supervisor
• Angela Duldulao, P&R Deputy Director
• Sonny Koya, SSF Resident
• Maria Barcelata Long: Library, SSFUSD; Old Town Resident South San Francisco AFC Task Force Members: Con’t
• Greg Mediati: Parks and Recreation Director
• Lydia Pomposo: SSF Resident
• Sharon Ranals: Assistant City Manager
10,000 US adults turn 65 daily and this will continue
until 2029-2030
By 2050, at least 22% of the world’s humans will be
older persons and most will live within cities
South San Francisco’s population 55 plus is ~ 17.34%
and will rise steadily for the next 30 years.
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1. Outdoor spaces and buildings
2. Transportation
3. Housing
4. Social participation
5. Respect and social inclusion
6. Civic participation and employment
7. Communication and information
8. Community support/health service
Eight Domains of Livability:
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Age Friendly Process Model in San Mateo County
✔ County-wide core team
✔ Organize age-friendly taskforces in each city
✔ Community involvement, input and assessment
▪ Diverse Focus groups composed of SSF residents age 55 plus ▪ Existing quantitative data surveys
▪ Develop 3 to 5 pilot inaugural project ideas to meet needs ✔ Mayor signs application to AARP Network of Age Friendly States and Communities, an affiliate of the WHO Global Network of AF Cities and Communities.
✔ Application sent to AARP
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An ongoing process:
✔ Planning and Piloting AFC Inaugural Projects (Years 1-2) ✔ Action Plan focused on sustainability (Year 2)
✔ Implementation (Years 3-5)
✔ Progress Evaluation (End of Year 5)
✔ Renewal of AF Initiative for another five years.
Network membership
Cities participating in global network commit to a cycle of continually assessing/improving their age-friendliness/livability
Age Friendly Community Initiatives
An Age-friendly city generates:
✔ Economic Benefits
✔ Social Capital
✔ Infrastructure Innovations
✔ Healthy Communities
The Leadership, vision and courage from San
Mateo County is exceptional. Excellent partners!
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Examples of Age Friendly Projects from other Cities
The practice of using an “Age Friendly” Lens on all planning, events, projects.
Workshops on Strategies for Seeking Affordable Housing Connect-a-Ride: Affordable, reliable taxi rides for adults Age Friendly Business Training and Recognition
Pedestrian Safety Community Education Campaign
Intergenerational Programs
Sidewalk Repair
Most Age Friendly Projects benefit residents of all ages. The possibilities are vast …
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Join us in creating
Liveable Communities!
CAFE website: www.cfafe.org
Contact: Roy Earnest, MSW; Associate Director
650-438-6378; [email protected]
Center for Age-Friendly Excellence