Age-Friendly Tempe Council Subcommittee

Start Date: Announced at the June 12, 2025 Work Study Session

Chair: Vice Mayor Doreen Garlid

Subcommittee Members: Councilmember Randy Keating and Councilmember Nikki Amberg

Purpose: The purpose of this subcommittee is to develop and implement the Age-Friendly Tempe 2026–2031 Action Plan to enhance livability for all ages and maintain the city’s AARP Age-Friendly Community Designation.

 Background: Tempe has been recognized as an Age-Friendly Community by AARP since 2022, reflecting its commitment to creating a livable environment for residents of all ages. As part of ongoing efforts to retain this designation and further integrate age-friendly principles into city planning and programming, the proposed Age-Friendly Tempe 2026–2031 Action Plan will align with AARP’s 8 Domains of Livability:

1. Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
2. Transportation
3. Housing
4. Social Participation
5. Respect and Social Inclusion
6. Civic Participation and Employment
7. Communication and Information
8. Health Services and Community Supports

The Council subcommittee includes representatives from city departments and external stakeholders representing each of these domains to ensure a collaborative, inclusive approach. The subcommittee reviews progress made under the current Age-Friendly 2020-2025 Action Plan, identifying successes, gaps, and opportunities to inform the development of the new plan.

Public Meeting Information: 

Next meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 24, 4 p.m. at the Tempe Pyle Center, Sedona Room located at 655 E. Southern Rd.

Virtual meeting option also available via Microsoft Teams

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Meeting ID: 275 393 133 226 0

Passcode: 4A9Fs3Ky

Or call in (audio only): +1 480-498-8745

Phone conference ID: 788 948 970#

Questions: Council Assistant: Parrish Spisz 480-350-8599

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