FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 11, 2024
Espanola, ON – The Town of Espanola is Planning for an Age-Friendly Future: Community Survey is Launched to Get Your Feedback.
The Town of Espanola has started the process of creating an Age Friendly Action Plan. As part of this work, a community assessment is being conducted. The project team will be evaluating eight different community dimensions as identified by the World Health Organization (WHO), and include areas such as: information and communications, outdoor spaces and buildings, and social participation, among others. This assessment allows the Town to understand how older adults in the community are currently being served; both positively and negatively.
A community survey will be open from January 11 through to February 2. The survey can be accessed online from the Town’s website, and paper copies are available at the public library, recreation complex, and at Town Hall. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete and will ask for your feedback in a number of areas. Survey participants will be entered into a draw with a chance to win one of three prizes! If you need assistance accessing or completing the survey, please contact Louisa, Economic Development Officer at 705-583-6051.
“We are excited to be creating a plan that will allow us to better serve seniors in our community, and we want you to be a part of the process,” stated Mayor Gervais. “We value your contribution, and we hope you can find a few minutes to complete the Community Survey. Tell us about your priorities, your experiences, and help shape the future for older adults in our community.”
To learn more about the Age Friendly Planning process, visit the Town’s website.
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CONTACT
Joseph Burke, Town Clerk / Manager of Planning
705-869-1540 ext 2113 / [email protected]
Kim Goodman, K.A. Community Consulting
613-929-4237 / [email protected]