Survey Ahead!
The Johnson County Livable Community (JCLC) Policy Board will be launching a survey of Johnson County residents in September 2024. The survey is designed to ask residents questions related to the eight AARP Domains of Livability. These domains include communication and information, health services and community support sand, transportation, civic participation and employment, social participation, housing, and respect and social inclusion, outdoor spaces and buildings. Additionally, the survey also asks about disaster planning. The 8 Domains of Livability framework is used by many of the towns, cities, counties and states enrolled in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities to organize and prioritize their work to become more livable for both older residents and people of all ages. Johnson County was recognized by the AARP as an age-friendly community in August 2021. The JCLC will use the survey results to assist in its strategic planning efforts in making recommendations on how Johnson County can improve the livability for all ages. More information about the survey and how to participate will be updated soon.
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What is a livable community?
Johnson County is a livable community that offers:
- health and supportive services
- transportation and mobility options
- affordable and appropriate housing
- community and economic development
- cultural, volunteer, life-long learning and employment opportunities and
- public safety
Together these attributes facilitate personal independence and the engagement of residents in civic and social life.
A livable community is where everyone can age successfully, which is defined as living as vital a life as possible with the opportunity to flourish in the community. Successful aging is characterized by:
- supportive relationships with family and friends
- optimal mental and physical health
- community involvement
- new learning experiences
- a sense of purpose and meaning of life