Definitions for the Age-Friendly City Program

For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Action Plan. “Making Honolulu an Age-Friendly City: An Action Plan,” a June 2015 report prepared by the University of Hawaii Center on Aging, including any revisions or updates thereto from time to time. Age-Friendly Checklist. A tool to collect data and information about the status of city programs, services, facilities, or projects with the goal of ensuring that city directors and their departments consider the goals and objectives of the age-friendly city program and action plan in the conduct of their normal business, and to provide a mechanism for informing the public of the status of age-friendly city program implementation. Age-Friendly City. An inclusive and accessible urban or suburban environment that encourages active and healthy aging, as elaborated in the action plan. Area Plan on Aging. A four-year plan prepared in compliance with the federal Older Americans Act by the Department of Community Services, Elderly Affairs Division, the recognized Area Agency on Aging, that outlines major goals and objectives to be achieved in the delivery of elderly services. Consolidated Plan. Has the same meaning as defined in § 1-8.1 . Directors. The administrative heads of all city departments of the executive branch, however denominated. General Plan. Has the same meaning as defined in § 2-24.2 .