Seniors in the Blundell neighbourhood are being asked to join a city-led group to work on age-friendly initiatives.
The Blundell Age-Friendly Neighbourhood Group will meet five times in May and June to “help identify opportunities to make the neighbourhood more age‑friendly.”
Up to 15 seniors aged 55 and older will be chosen to participate.
“The group aims to include diverse participants representing a broad range of needs, backgrounds and experiences,” the City of Richmond explained in a press release.
No special expertise is needed, the city added, “just a commitment to helping improve the neighbourhood for seniors.”
A final report, including recommendations, will be published in the fall.
To date, the city has completed four neighbourhood group projects, in Seafair (2019), Broadmoor (2024), Cambie/East Richmond (2024) and Hamilton (2024).
Seniors in each neighbourhood identified aspects of age-friendly planning and provided input on opportunities to further support seniors to remain connected in their community. The city plans to complete Age-Friendly Neighbourhood Groups in every Richmond planning area.
Those interested can apply online at LetsTalkRichmond.ca/Age-Friendly-Blundell or by calling 604-276-4175, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (applicants may also call this phone number if they need assistance with the form.)
For more information, email SeniorsPlanning@richmond.ca or call 604‑276‑4175.
The application deadline is Tuesday, April 22 at 5 p.m. Responses will remain confidential, and personal information will be protected.
All applicants will be notified of their application status by Monday, May 5.
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