Age-Friendly Community

We are taking steps toward becoming an Age-Friendly Community. This type of community allows people of all ages to participate in activities that keep everyone healthy and included in community life.

Our Age-Friendly Community Initiative is a project under Richmond Hill’s Council Strategic Priority: Strong Sense of Belonging.  

Did you know? Older adults aged 55+ comprised 24% of Richmond Hill’s population in the 2016 census and that percentage is expected to grow with the release of the 2021 census.

Needs Assessment: What we have learned so far

Read the Age-Friendly Community Needs Assessment for a description of what an age-friendly community is and a summary of the findings of our 2021 survey and focus groups. 

This Age-Friendly Needs Assessment was completed to provide input in the upcoming development an Age-Friendly Community Strategy and Action Plan specific to Richmond Hill. It is anticipated that the Strategy will be completed by spring of 2023.

Research toward becoming an Age-Friendly Community

Throughout the summer of 2021 we conducted public engagement to learn more about what we’re doing right, and where there are opportunities for growth as an age-friendly city. We accepted feedback from everyone, but especially older adults: those 55 years of age and older.  

Please subscribe to this page (click Receive Email Updates below) to be updated about the Age-Friendly Community initiative.  We hope you’ll be part of creating the Richmond Hill you’ll want to be part of for many years to come.