The City of Burlington is proud to be a part of a world-wide movement to help keep older adults active, healthy and engaged in their community.
Older adults are an important part of our community fabric. Like many other world class cities, our goal is to become an "Age Friendly" community that is truly inclusive, accessible and supportive of citizens of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. A place where residents feel a sense of belonging and have access to opportunities and services that make their life better and richer.
The Burlington Active Aging Plan (BAAP) represents a response to the growing proportion of older adults in Burlington and concentrates on the five focus areas:
| Transportation and Transit |
| Removal of mobility and transportation barriers to ensure that movement through the city is accessible, affordable, convenient, safe and reliable. This will promote social connectedness for all citizens. |
| Outdoor Spaces and Buildings |
| Recognition that our public spaces influence the relationship that citizens have with their community. Design of welcoming, attractive, safe and accessible public spaces that enhance the beauty and enjoyment of city life for all residents. |
| Social Inclusion |
| Ensuring that citizens have access to social, recreational, cultural and spiritual activities that foster supportive relationships, community connections and enhance quality of life for citizens of all ages. |
| Civic Participation |
| Enabling access to rewarding volunteer and employment opportunities where citizens can continue to use their knowledge to remain engaged in civic life throughout the full life course. |
| Communications and Information |
| Ensuring citizens receive information about their community and services in formats that are easy to understand and access. |
The BAAP is intended to foster an accessible and equitable community, where programs and services are in place to support the values of inclusion, respect, dignity, independence and diversity for Burlington residents of all ages.