Age-Friendly Taskforce/Advisory Council/Commission

Fishers developed its action plan to enhance its park network by redesigning public spaces to be inclusive and ADA accessible. The city will also alter its zoning ordinances to allow the development of ADUs, which promote aging in place and expand affordability for existing residents. The plan commits the city to expand walkability, improve signage, increase bike lanes, and improve public transportation through efficiency measures. Furthermore, the plan calls on Fisher to improve communication with older residents, and use its police and fire departments to engage with older adults.

The city of Fishers has developed strategies for improving the livability of the city in various domains. Some strategies include advocating for alternative housing arrangements, developing age-friendly transportation improvements, providing centralized resources for community programs and services, and simplifying access to healthcare and services. The city has also created a checklist of age-friendly housing criteria, expanded access to home repair and modification resources, inventoried existing public transportation services, and identified health resources for older adults. Additionally, the city has collaborated with organizations in the community to promote senior programs and local volunteer opportunities, partnered with schools for intergenerational learning, and advanced efforts to better serve older adults through the police and fire departments.