City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: MARCH 19, 2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: KATE GARVEY, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES
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Consideration of Receipt of the Alexandria Commission on Aging Age Friendly Plan 2026-2029
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ISSUE: City Council's Consideration of Approval of the Alexandria Age-Friendly Plan for a Livable Community 2026-2029, drafted by the Commission on Aging.
RECOMMENDATIONS: That City Council:
1. Receive the Age-Friendly Plan for a Livable Community 2026-2029; and
2. Adopt the Age-Friendly Plan for a Livable Community 2026-2029.
BACKGROUND:
In June 2017, the City of Alexandria applied to and was accepted into the AARP/World Health Organization (WHO) Network of Age-Friendly Communities. This global initiative supports cities, towns, and regions in preparing for the rapid aging of their populations by creating environments that enable residents of all ages, particularly older adults, to live safely, remain active, and stay socially connected. Using the WHO Age-Friendly Cities Framework and AARP's tools, technical assistance, and best practices, participating communities assess local needs and implement improvements across key areas such as housing, transportation, health and community services, and social inclusion.
Alexandria was the first community in the Commonwealth of Virginia to be accepted into the Network, gaining access to a national and international forum for collaboration, innovation, and the exchange of proven strategies. As part of the Network's requirements, the City committed to developing and implementing a comprehensive Age-Friendly Action Plan within a four-year timeframe.
The City's participation in the Age-Friendly Communities initiative was built upon prior planning efforts. In 2012, City Council adopted the S...
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