AARP Age-friendly community program
What Is an Age-Friendly Community?
An age-friendly community is one that is livable for people of all ages, with particular attention to the needs of older adults. As a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, Ivins City gains access to a proven organizing framework, expert guidance, and a national network of more than 700 communities representing over 100 million people.
Why Membership Matters:
The AARP age-friendly framework is proven and effective. Results from participating communities show:
- 68 percent successfully advanced policy changes
- 86 percent overcame local barriers to improvement
- 73 percent achieved policy change by applying an age-friendly lens to long-term planning
Why Age-Friendly? Why Now?
Ivins is planning for the future—one that works for all ages. As our community evolves, age-friendly planning supports health, safety, and quality of life for everyone.
While 92 percent of residents report high personal wellbeing, community wellbeing is rated lower at 69 percent. Residents also share concerns about water availability, traffic, and preserving open space. An age-friendly approach helps address these priorities by focusing on safer streets, better walkability, access to trails, and a healthier local environment.
Ivins City is working with Ivins Inspired and the community to advance this effort, ensuring Ivins remains a place where all generations can thrive while preserving the small-town character and natural beauty residents value most.
The Ivins Age-Friendly Process
To join the AARP Network, Ivins City leadership has made a formal commitment to work alongside residents and advocates to ensure Ivins remains a great place to live at every stage of life. The city will follow a multi-year cycle of assessment, planning, and implementation:
- Include Older Residents: Establishing meaningful ways for residents to participate at every stage
- Conduct a Needs Assessment: Using AARP tools and surveys to identify local priorities
- Develop an Action Plan: Creating a community-informed plan reviewed by AARP experts
- Implement and Track Progress: Advancing goals while documenting outcomes
- Evaluate Impact: Measuring improvements and sharing successes with the national network