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
• 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
• 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. The Communities for a Lifetime initiative focuses on strengthening collaboration between local aging organizations and many other community partners.