Developing a Housing Strategy for an Age-Friendly Community - A Guide for Municipalities

Age-friendly communities are able to take steps in addressing the need for more adaptable housing that promotes health, social equity, efficiency, connectivity, mobility and public engagement. In essence, they become forward-thinking communities that are attractive to people of all ages and abilities. This guide outlines the broad steps to creating a housing strategy for an age-friendly community, with examples, at various steps in the process, of actions that have been undertaken by municipalities from across Canada.