In 2015, Tompkins County and the City of Ithaca were welcomed into the AARP Network of Age Friendly Communities, an initiative of the World Health Organization intended to help municipalities prepare for rapid population aging.
In November, 2019 Tompkins County was one of 3 counties in the State awarded a grant from the Health Foundation of Western and Central New York to support the development of an Age Friendly Center for Excellence.
The global Age Friendly network helps participating communities become great places for all ages by adopting such features as safe, walkable streets; better housing and transportation options; access to key services; and opportunities for residents to participate in community activities.
If you are interested in learning more or becoming involved in Age Friendly Ithaca/Tompkins County, contact the Office for the Aging at 274-5482.
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TC Age Friendly Center for Excellence Workshop Series