Age-Friendly Taskforce/Advisory Council/Commission

Oakland developed its action plan as a collaboration between the age-friendly commission, city staff and community members. Residents highlighted the need for healthy, fresh food; a strong desire for effective communication; and a lack of well-maintained and accessible parks, community centers, and other gathering places. The initiative is therefore focused on food security and access, secure housing, health, open space and recreation, as well as engaging community-based organizations to help older adults and ensuring that the voices of older adults are heard as an integral part of city planning decisions. The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed the expansion of this work to also include a focus on older adult homelessness and civic engagement.