Age-Friendly Taskforce/Advisory Council/Commission

Puyallup developed its action plan in collaboration with AARP Washington. The plan commits to developing a truly inclusive affordable housing strategy along with an accessible transportation strategy. The plan is also focused on developing better community outreach, particularly with older adults and residents with disabilities.

Puyallup has made progress in several domains of livability as an age-friendly city. In communication, the city has partnered with the library to create an Aging Resources Center and supported an Aging EXPO. In transportation, the city developed an At-A-Glance Transportation Guide, added a bus route, and advocated for transit hub parking lots. For housing, the city formed a housing task force, developed a housing action plan, and offered recommendations on creative housing options. The city formed a social participation task force to offer programs and activities for older adults and conducted the first community concert for seniors. Additionally, the Puyallup Area Aging in Community Committee won an AARP Challenge grant to create an Age-Friendly Business Certification program.