Communities for a Lifetime is a statewide initiative to assist Florida cities, towns and counties in planning and implementing improvements benefiting the lives of all

residents, youthful or senior. This initiative recognizes the diverse needs of residents and the unique contributions individuals can make to their communities. Participating Communities for a Lifetime use existing resources and state technical assistance to make crucial civic improvements in such areas as housing, health care, transportation, accessibility, business partnerships, community education, efficient use of natural resources and volunteer opportunities to the betterment of their communities.
 

A Community for a Lifetime values individuals of all ages and engages communities in a process of continuous self-assessment and improvement. Through this process, communities enhance opportunities for people to age in place, or continue living in their own communities for a lifetime, while also benefiting people of all ages.
 

The City of Oviedo is committed to the concept of Communities for a Lifetime. Our first step was to assemble a team who gathered information about the opportunities, programs and services that are available to older adults. The information gathered can equip community planners to develop strategies for incorporating universal design for housing, accessibility, health care, transportation and efficient use of natural resources. The Communities for a Lifetime initiative focuses on strengthening collaboration between local aging organizations and many other community partners.