Whistler age-friendly assessment and action plan
A project was conducted between April and October 2021 to help make Whistler more age-friendly, so seniors can age where they live. Whistler’s Planning Department conducted its research with input from the community gathered through a working group, survey, focus group and interviews.
The Whistler Age-friendly Assessment and Action Plan (PDF) was then received by Council (PDF). It lays out the assessment findings and recommendations on how to improve our town, examining:
- Outdoor spaces and buildings
- Transportation (including traffic safety)
- Housing
- Respect, social inclusion, or cultural safety
- Social well‐being and participation
- Communications and information
- Community engagement and employment
- Community support and health and wellness services
Age-friendly information and resources
One key recommendation was to develop an information hub for easy access to resources. The Whistler Mature Action Community has since created an online resource, to build awareness of programs and services for older adults, and Whistler Community Services Society has published the Whistler Seniors Resource Guide.
BC Age-friendly Community status
The RMOW has since been recognized by the Provincial Ministry of Health as a BC Age-Friendly Community for contributing to creating healthy, age-friendly communities in our province. The work was partially funded through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Age-friendly Communities Program. Please contact the Whistler planning department with questions.
Contact
Planning Department
planning@whistler.ca
604-935-8170