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In 2006, Province of BC selected Saanich as a partner city to collaborate in Global Age-Friendly Cities Project
With support from the Ministry of Health, the University of Victoria Centre on Aging,
Community Task Group membersAnd the Healthy Saanich Advisory Committee
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• Recognizes the great diversity among older persons
• Promotes their inclusion and contribution to community
• Respects their decisions and lifestyle choices
• Anticipates and responds flexibly to aging related needs and
preferences
World Health Organization defines an “age-friendly” community as one which:
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• Largest municipality on Vancouver Island; 7th largest in British
Columbia, Canada
• Includes a diverse population
• Urban and rural mix
• Four recreation centres; 1 golf course
• 169 parks, 1 skate park, 1 water park
• 100 km of trails and 37 beach accesses
• Sportsfields, playgrounds, sport courts, tennis courts, lacrosse boxes,
lawnbowling greens, seniors centres
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Numbers and Proportion of Older PersonsPopulation in Saanich 2011
(Total population = 109,752)
Ages % of Pop.Total persons in Age Group
Male Female
60-74 16% 17,575 8,330 9,245
75 & older 9% 10,225 4,350 5,875
Data Source: Statistics Canada 2011 Census Profile
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• Senior Friendly Service Decal Program 2008
• “Quiet” times in recreation facilities
• Development of Trail Guidelines, 2007
• Bench adaptations implemented• Completion of Centennial Trails Project
Phase I (no funding for Phase 2)
• ‘Measure Up’ project (grant) in 2010 to complete an accessibility inventory of recreation facilities and some parks & trails
Past Successes (2008-2013)
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Current & Future InitiativesResidential sidewalks near regional and neighborhood centres and villages have been identified for new sidewalk construction.
New practice to construct two metre wide sidewalks, and 3-4 metre sidewalks near regional and neighborhood centres and villages.
New standards adapted for driveway drops
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Current & Future InitiativesShelbourne Valley Action Plan - New Development Permit Guidelines to consider seniors’ needs for major centres, neighbourhoods and villages.
Ongoing accessibility improvements for parks & trails – 97% of seniors live with 500m of a park
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Past Successes (2008-2013)Implemented “Access to Transit”recommendations
Changes made to Engineering Service Requirements
Since 2008:• 80 new transit shelters were installed & 92
bus stops made wheelchair accessible• 22 km of new sidewalk constructed• 28 km of cycling routes implemented
(road, off road, and shared)
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Past Successes (2008-2013)Adopted new design guidelines for major centres that consider accessibility
New sidewalk construction priorities given to proximity to senior housing units, regional and neighbourhood centres
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Current & Future InitiativesAudible crosswalk signals installed
Count down timers installed and adjusted for slower mobility
Encourage mixed use and intergenerational opportunities; a new sidewalk was built providing access to Cordova Bay 55+ Community Place
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Current & Future InitiativesRedesign street network to add connections for pedestrians/cyclists, break up superblocks, improve crossings of major streets and improve public transit access- 90% of seniors housing is within 400m of a bus stop
Improvements to building access & ensure safe and convenient travel for a range of abilities
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Past Successes (2008-2013)2008: Council adopted Sustainable Saanich Official Community Plan, reflecting the accelerating proportion of older adult age groups
Zoning bylaw amended - voluntary guidelines for townhouses & single family dwellings
http://www.saanich.ca/living/community/ocp
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Past Successes (2008-2013)Zoning Bylaw changes to permit secondary suites in single family dwellings (2010). Policy amended to include Adult Day Care (2012) in commercially zoned areas.
Saanich Adaptable Housing Guidelines implemented.
Over 725 multi-family units and applications approved for construction
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Current & Future InitiativesImproved accessibility at multi-family Housing• elevators• disabled parking • HandyDart pick/up drop off area• scooter charging stations
Development guidelines provide adequate indoor/outdoor space – Mt.View Campus includes adjacent new park
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Current & Future InitiativesEncourage mixed-use housing options in all neighbourhoods to enable ‘aging in preferred place’
A 45 unit supportive housing complex approved, for senior’s (55+) who have been homeless or are at risk of homelessness. 3223 Quadra Project is in partnership with CoolAid Society.
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Past Successes (2008-2013)Minds In Motion Program partnership with Alzheimer's Society
Cordova Bay Community Place – a 55+ centre built in a K-5 school
Finding Home Dialogues – Resulting Conversation cafes
Trust Us Intergenerational Program
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Current & Future InitiativesHigh representation of older adults on Advisory Committee and Task Forces
Presentations & tours with Multicultural Groups, Intercultural Association
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Current & Future InitiativesFoods Skills for Seniors
Community Kitchens for Seniors
Gorge Community Garden(incorporating Trust Us Intergenerational Guidelines )
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Successes ongoing (2008-2014)Ongoing Leisure Involvement for Everyone – L.I.F.E. program provides access to recreation for low income individuals and families
Partner with Senior Living Magazine to host annual Seniors Expo
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Successes ongoing (2008-2014)Free opportunities for seniors:• social drop in,• ballroom dance,• ‘Seniors’ Days’ in centres,• walking programs, • Music In The Park• 90+ Pass For Life
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Current & Future InitiativesPartner with/support not-for-profit organizations to deliver neighbourhood recreational and social services
Seniors Community Garden Group
Steps to Connect program
Greater Victoria Public Library pass
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Past Successes (2008-2013)
Presentations and tours with assisted living residences
Improved audio & visual systems in Council Chambers
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Current & Future Initiatives
Social & Recreational Guide for Older Adults
Bi-annual meetings with Saanich Partners
Use of Social Media – eNewsletter, Facebook
Ongoing Webpage updates
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Past Successes (2008-2013)Facilitate active participation of older adults on Advisory Committees, Design Panels, Task Forces, and on Healthy Saanich Advisory Committee
High representation of older adults as volunteers in Emergency Preparedness Program
2011 implemented mail-in ballot
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Current & Future InitiativesMobile polling stations travelling to assisted living and seniors’ residences for 2014
Seniors focus groups held for community planning and policy development initiatives
Volunteer opportunities in Block Watch, Emergency Preparedness Program, Fire Safety and Parks & Recreation
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Past Successes (2008-2013)Saanich Fire Department - Seniors Slip/Fall Prevention - Fire Prevention
Saanich Police Department - Seniors Fraud Awareness Workshops, - Mature Driving Workshops- Preventing Elder Abuse
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Current & Future InitiativesExpand Rehab and Therapy services in recreation centres
Expanded partnership programs with Island Health Authority:• Boost Your Brain Power• Falls Prevention• Steps To Connect
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1. Resources must be allocated for success2. Regular evaluation process designed3. Internal collaboration between departments required4. Needs to tie into Saanich communication, municipal strategic
plans and master plans.
Lessons Learned
May 2014
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An Age-Friendly future is exciting!!
For more information: Julie Wallace & Sandra Pearson
District of Saanich Community Services
(250) 475-5424