August 09, 2021

Grey County is developing an Age-Friendly Community Strategy and Action Plan

Grey County is developing an Age-Friendly Community Strategy and Action Plan and wants to hear from it's citizens.

The project will build on recent policy and research initiatives undertaken by the County (i.e. Grey County Official Plan, Age-Friendly study by University of Guelph students, Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, etc.), to design a roadmap guiding the corporation and informing the work of local municipalities and other community partners to help ensure the decisions and actions reflect and respond to the needs of everyone; including youth, working-age, older adults, and people with disabilities. AFC planning aims to create a more inclusive environment for all individuals. At the end, there will be a list of action items to be implemented through the County Official Plan, active and public transportation networks, community support services, and physical infrastructure.

This project is primarily funded through the Government of Ontario, Inclusive Community Grant.

Four (4) Upcoming Public Engagement Sessions:

Community Conversation Workshop #1 - Outdoor Spaces and Buildings, and Transportation: August 12, 2021 (9:00 am - 11:00 am)

Community Conversation Workshop #2 - Housing and Social Participation: August 21, 2021 (12:00 pm - 2:00 pm)

Community Conversation Workshop #3 - Communication and Information, and Respect and Social Inclusion: August 26, 2021 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

Community Conversation Workshop #4 - Civic Participation and Employment, and Community Supports and Health Services: September 1, 2021 (3:00 pm - 5:00 pm)

For more information on this project, and to register for sessions, please visit: www.grey.ca/age-friendly

 

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