The Age-Friendly Communities Collaborative exists to ensure communities are livable for all ages.

With over 50 municipal members, the Collaborative works to set a comprehensive agenda that supports the flourishing of elderly livelihoods according to the AARP’s 8 Domains of Livability. Our membership consists of regional mayors and representatives who provide leadership, build interjurisdictional capacity, and advance new legislation for inclusive communities toward residents of all ages.

Our Shared Action Agenda

Our Collaborative has pledged to develop policies and services which will facilitate regional transformation along age-friendly guidelines, while also acknowledging that there is no “one size fits all” solution to any shared policy priority. The AFCC Action Agenda was established through discussion among our municipal leaders, resulting in a shared set of goals involving Housing, Transportation, Human Services/Health, Community Engagement/Programming and Safety.

Chairs:

Mayor Catherine Adduci
Village President, Village of River Forest

Trustee Respicio Vazquez
Village Trustee, Village of River Forest

Staff Contact

Neil James
Executive Director
njames@mayorscaucus.org

The Collaborative meets quarterly on the first Thursday of the last month of every quarter.

2024 AFCC Meeting Schedule

December 5

Prior Meetings and Materials

June 20, 2024
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Topic: Assisted Transportation

Agenda
Meeting slides

March 7, 2024
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Topic: Transportation

Agenda
Meetings slides

December 7, 2023
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Topic: Dementia Friendly

Agenda
Meetings slides

October 5, 2023
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Topic: Aging in Community

Agenda
Meeting slides

July 20, 2023
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Topic: Creating an Aging in community Resource Guide

Agenda
Meeting slides:

March 2, 2023
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Topic: Sidewalk Snow Clearing

Agenda
Meeting slides

December 1, 2022
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Topic: Sister Cities Exchange on Universal Design in Housing

September 1, 2022
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Topic: Developing A Senior Resource Guide
Meeting Materials:

June 2, 2022
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Topic: Strategic Planning for an Age-friendly Region
Meeting Materials:

March 3, 2022
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Topic: Resources and Assistance for Age-friendly Communities
Meeting Materials:

December 1, 2021
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Topic: Public Spaces and Parks

October 7, 2021
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Topic: Walkability

June 3, 2021
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Topic: Housing & Urban Design Options for Older Adults

March 4, 2021
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Topic: Accessibility and Universal Design

December 3, 2020
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Topic: Community Engagement for Older Adults
Meeting Materials:

October 8, 2020
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Topic: Safety – Training First Responders on Demential and Wanderings
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June 4, 2020
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Topic: Responses to COVID-19
Meeting Materials:

March 5, 2020
Hanover Township Senior Center, Bartlett, IL
Topic: Mobility and Transit Coordination for Older Adults
Meeting Materials:

December 5, 2019
Village Board Room, Village of Arlington Heights, IL
Topic: Disability and Housing in Arlington Heights
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September 5, 2019
Village Hall, Village of Oak Park, IL
Topic: Dementia-Friendly Communities + Shared Aging Agenda
Meeting Materials:

June 27, 2019
Concordia University, River Forest, IL
Topic: AARP and WHO Age-Friendly Communities Designation
Meeting Materials:

May 7, 2019
Village Hall, Village of River Forest, IL
Topic: Developing an Aging Agenda: Peer Sharing and Strategic Discussion
Meeting Materials:

Age and Dementia Friendly Communities