{"id":3151,"date":"2025-09-02T23:12:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T23:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/?page_id=3151"},"modified":"2026-03-06T10:04:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T18:04:43","slug":"become-an-age-friendly-community","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/index.php\/become-an-age-friendly-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Become an Age-friendly Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>An age-friendly community is one that supports all people as they age by making policies, services, spaces, and programs inclusive, accessible, and responsive to older adults\u2019 needs. These changes benefit people of all ages, not just older adults.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3151_160d82-73 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3151_160d82-73 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3151_160d82-73 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id3151_160d82-73 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3151_160d82-73 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3151_160d82-73 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3151_160d82-73 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column3151_462e9d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column3151_462e9d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3151_462e9d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3151_462e9d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3151_462e9d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column3151_462e9d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column3151_462e9d-af{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column3151_462e9d-af{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column3151_462e9d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column3151_462e9d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3151_462e9d-af{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column3151_462e9d-af{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column3151_462e9d-af{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column3151_462e9d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3151_462e9d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column3151_462e9d-af{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column3151_462e9d-af{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column3151_462e9d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column3151_462e9d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3151_462e9d-af\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-md-font-size\"><strong>The BC Age-friendly Communities (AFC) Recognition Program is designed to recognize success and encourage communities to act towards becoming age-friendly. This involves taking action to meet the evolving needs of older residents, helping communities remain welcoming places that support the health, safety, and engagement of people of all ages.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3151_dc3e66-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3151_dc3e66-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3151_dc3e66-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3151_dc3e66-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3151_dc3e66-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3151_dc3e66-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3151_dc3e66-0c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3151_dc3e66-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3151_dc3e66-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3151_dc3e66-0c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3151_893a05-da.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image3151_893a05-da .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:306px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image3151_893a05-da.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image3151_893a05-da .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image3151_893a05-da figure{max-width:306px;}.kb-image3151_893a05-da .image-is-svg, .kb-image3151_893a05-da .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image3151_893a05-da .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3151_893a05-da\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AFC-Community-Logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AFC-Community-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AFC-Community-Logo-1020x1024.png 1020w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AFC-Community-Logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AFC-Community-Logo-768x771.png 768w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AFC-Community-Logo.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_50a028-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_50a028-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_50a028-d0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_50a028-d0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_50a028-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_50a028-d0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_50a028-d0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_50a028-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_50a028-d0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading3151_50a028-d0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_50a028-d0\"><strong>Why become an AFC recognized community?&nbsp;AFC recognition will grant communities:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An AFC Provincial letter of recognition&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to an AFC digital seal for use on community materials and websites&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommendation by the BC Ministry of Health to be granted age-friendly recognition at the national and international levels, through the Public Health Agency of Canada and the World Health Organization (WHO) respectively&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to a network of other communities (domestic and international) to learn from colleagues in other jurisdictions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3151_e19bfd-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3151_e19bfd-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3151_e19bfd-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3151_e19bfd-fa > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3151_e19bfd-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3151_e19bfd-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3151_e19bfd-fa alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column3151_f1c2d0-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3151_f1c2d0-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3151_f1c2d0-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3151_f1c2d0-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3151_f1c2d0-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3151_f1c2d0-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3151_f1c2d0-5e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3151_f1c2d0-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3151_f1c2d0-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3151_f1c2d0-5e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-3151_800436-72{overflow:hidden;}.kb-gallery-id-3151_800436-72 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-3151_800436-72 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:20px 20px 20px 20px;;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-3151_800436-72.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-3151_800436-72.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kt-blocks-carousel{overflow:visible;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-3151_800436-72 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-carousel kb-gallery-id-3151_800436-72 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel splide kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-none kt-carousel-arrowstyle-none kt-carousel-dotstyle-none kb-slider-group-arrow kb-slider-arrow-position-center\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"false\" data-slider-dots=\"false\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"1\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-slider-gap=\"40px\" data-slider-gap-tablet=\"40px\" data-slider-gap-mobile=\"40px\" data-show-pause-button=\"false\" data-slider-label=\"Photo Gallery Carousel\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-gallery-carousel splide__list\"><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-466742793-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-466742793-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-466742793-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"3248\" class=\"wp-image-3248 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-466742793-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-466742793-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-466742793-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-466742793-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-466742793-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-2172403964-1024x540.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-2172403964-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-2172403964-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"3249\" class=\"wp-image-3249 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-2172403964-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-2172403964-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-2172403964-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-2172403964-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-2172403964-2048x1080.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-2194818785.jpg\"   alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-2194818785.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-2194818785.jpg\" data-id=\"3250\" class=\"wp-image-3250 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The objectives of the AFC Recognition Program are to:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Formally recognize and reward communities in BC that have completed age-friendly work and keep track of how many communities achieve AFC recognition status each&nbsp;year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support and guide additional communities in BC to attain formal age-friendly recognition and keep track of how many communities are engaged in the process&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build upon the momentum generated in BC communities about the importance of age-friendly concepts and continue to promote these across the province&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raise awareness in communities about the needs of older residents and how changes can be implemented to support older adults\u2019 independence and healthy, active aging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Encouraging communities to embed age-friendly principles into their physical and social structures is one of the most effective strategies to promote healthy aging. The AFC Recognition Program will contribute to the improved wellness of BC\u2019s older adults by providing local and Indigenous governments, communities, and residents with the tools, resources and support they need to keep aging populations engaged, active, independent and healthy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\"><strong>Age-friendly Community (AFC) Recognition<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Communities can apply for AFC recognition through BC Healthy Communities. Four criteria are required for recognition as an age-friendly community. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Establish an Age-friendly Communities Committee or Group, with the active participation of older adults<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pass a Council\/District Board or Band Council Resolution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct an Age-friendly Assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop and Publish an Action Plan<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens when a community is recognized<\/strong>?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>To maintain recognition, communities are encouraged to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Implement their action plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor and publicly report progress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update priorities over time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Progress is reviewed periodically to ensure continued impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the benefits of AFC recognition?<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>AFC Recognized communities in BC receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A provincial letter of age-friendly community (AFC) recognition status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An official AFC digital seal indicating \u201cWe are a BC Age-friendly Community!\u201d for use on promotional materials and websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotion through provincial and BC Healthy Communities channels and platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to connect and share information with national and international age-friendly networks and communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased visibility and credibility for funding and partnerships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For more information on the application process, please be in touch with us at AgeFriendlyBC@bchealthycommunities.ca. Ready to apply? Follow the link below to &#8220;Submit your application&#8221;.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/survey.alchemer-ca.com\/s3\/50427745\/Age-Friendly-British-Columbia-Recognition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Submit your application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3151_d5da4b-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3151_d5da4b-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3151_d5da4b-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px 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1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id3151_b9314e-92 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id3151_b9314e-92 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id3151_b9314e-92 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id3151_b9314e-92 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id3151_b9314e-92 kt-accordion-has-8-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-left\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane3151_5d84bb-16\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Why do age-friendly communities matter?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_8ba03f-40, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_8ba03f-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_8ba03f-40\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_8ba03f-40 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_8ba03f-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_8ba03f-40\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_8ba03f-40 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_8ba03f-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_8ba03f-40\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3151_8ba03f-40 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_8ba03f-40\">As the population ages, communities share responsibility with other partners to create policies, programs and spaces that support older adults to age in place to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be physically active and independent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feel safe, supported and included<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage and contribute socially, economically, and civically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age-friendly planning helps create healthier, more livable communities for everyone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane3151_fc5f61-f6\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What are key features of an age-friendly community?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_7c02e2-19, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_7c02e2-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_7c02e2-19\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_7c02e2-19 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_7c02e2-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_7c02e2-19\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_7c02e2-19 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_7c02e2-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_7c02e2-19\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3151_7c02e2-19 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_7c02e2-19\">Age-friendly communities focus on eight areas:<br>1. Outdoor spaces and public buildings<br>2. Transportation (including road safety)<br>3. Housing<br>4. Social wellbeing participation<br>5. Respect, social inclusion and cultural safety<br>6. Community engagement and employment<br>7. Communication and information<br>8. Community support, and health and wellness services<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane3151_694bf8-c8\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Who can be involved in becoming age-friendly?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_03264e-07, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_03264e-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_03264e-07\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_03264e-07 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_03264e-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_03264e-07\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_03264e-07 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_03264e-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_03264e-07\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3151_03264e-07 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_03264e-07\">While the initiative is led by local governments, success depends on broad community involvement, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Older adults and sub-populations within (e.g. older adults who are LGBTQ2S+, Indigenous, newcomers, in an ethnic minority group, have physical or cognitive disabilities, are low-income and\/or isolated, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community members including youth and caregivers and people with disabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community and non-profit organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health, wellness and social service providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indigenous communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane3151_2ebbcc-64\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What are the main steps to becoming an age-friendly community?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_790c69-b3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_790c69-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_790c69-b3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_790c69-b3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_790c69-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_790c69-b3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_790c69-b3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_790c69-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_790c69-b3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3151_790c69-b3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_790c69-b3\">There are six key steps:<br>1. Establish an age-friendly committee<br>Bring together seniors, local government, and community partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>2. Pass a council or board resolution<br>Formally commit to becoming age-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Conduct an age-friendly assessment<br>Identify community strengths, gaps, and barriers through surveys, focus groups, or consultations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Develop and publish an action plan<br>Set priorities, actions, responsibilities, and timelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Implement the action plan<br>Put identified actions into practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Monitor progress<br>Measure progress, outcomes, report publicly and adjust priorities as needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane3151_d40b4f-87\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What is an age-friendly assessment?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_2ddbf1-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_2ddbf1-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_2ddbf1-81\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_2ddbf1-81 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_2ddbf1-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_2ddbf1-81\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_2ddbf1-81 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_2ddbf1-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_2ddbf1-81\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3151_2ddbf1-81 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_2ddbf1-81\">An age-friendly assessment gathers input from the community to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify existing community strengths, assets and gaps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the real and perceived barriers older adults and other community members face<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set priorities for action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessments may include community engagement through surveys, focus groups, and community consultations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane3151_65a88d-47\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Why is a formal action plan important?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_5cdd82-f5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_5cdd82-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_5cdd82-f5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_5cdd82-f5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_5cdd82-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_5cdd82-f5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_5cdd82-f5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_5cdd82-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_5cdd82-f5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3151_5cdd82-f5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_5cdd82-f5\">An action plan:<br>&#8211; Turns community input into concrete steps<br>&#8211; Identifies who is responsible for each action<br>&#8211; Helps secure funding and partnerships<br>&#8211; Allows progress to be tracked and reported<br>&#8211; Publishing the plan increases transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane3151_d8cb12-83\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What makes age-friendly initiatives successful?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_d6049c-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_d6049c-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_d6049c-82\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_d6049c-82 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_d6049c-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_d6049c-82\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_d6049c-82 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_d6049c-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_d6049c-82\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3151_d6049c-82 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_d6049c-82\">Communities are most successful when they:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have strong community support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify an age-friendly \u201cchampion\u201d to progress the work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assign dedicated staff support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Involve older adults and diverse partners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure seed funding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start with small, achievable actions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work closely with local media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use provincial resources and supports from BC Healthy Communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3151_f3e076-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3151_f3e076-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3151_f3e076-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3151_f3e076-17 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}.kb-row-layout-id3151_f3e076-17 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.kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:%;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3151_f3e076-17 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column3151_6287e4-da > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3151_6287e4-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3151_6287e4-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3151_6287e4-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3151_6287e4-da > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3151_6287e4-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3151_6287e4-da{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3151_6287e4-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3151_6287e4-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3151_6287e4-da inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_23ab1b-50, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_23ab1b-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_23ab1b-50\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_23ab1b-50 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_23ab1b-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_23ab1b-50\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_23ab1b-50 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_23ab1b-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_23ab1b-50\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3151_23ab1b-50 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_23ab1b-50\"><strong>Current Age-friendly BC Recognized Communities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_596e5e-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_596e5e-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_596e5e-9e\"]{max-width:70%;margin-right:auto;margin-left:auto;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_596e5e-9e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_596e5e-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_596e5e-9e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_596e5e-9e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_596e5e-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_596e5e-9e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_596e5e-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_596e5e-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_596e5e-9e\"]{max-width:85%;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_596e5e-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3151_596e5e-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_596e5e-9e\"]{max-width:100%;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3151_596e5e-9e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3151_596e5e-9e\">Currently, there are 62 communities in BC who have received AFC Recognition<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3151_b68fa7-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column3151_b68fa7-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3151_b68fa7-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3151_b68fa7-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3151_b68fa7-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3151_b68fa7-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3151_b68fa7-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}.kadence-column3151_b68fa7-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3151_b68fa7-70{position:relative;}.kadence-column3151_b68fa7-70, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column3151_b68fa7-70:not(.specificity){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3151_b68fa7-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3151_b68fa7-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3151_b68fa7-70 kadence-column_c5113a-9d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:20px;}.kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-5xl, 10rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > 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.kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-3xl, 6.5rem);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:20px;}.kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id3151_40b30e-1b kt-accordion-has-10-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane3151_1218c3-f2\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Communities<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-table-container3151_df91f3-2a{overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table3151_df91f3-2a td:nth-of-type(1), .kb-table3151_df91f3-2a th:nth-of-type(1){width:10%;}.kb-table3151_df91f3-2a td:nth-of-type(2), .kb-table3151_df91f3-2a th:nth-of-type(2){width:90%;}.kb-table3151_df91f3-2a{table-layout:fixed;width:100%;}.kb-table-container .kb-table3151_df91f3-2a th{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);line-height:60px;font-family:var( --global-heading-font-family, inherit );color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table3151_df91f3-2a caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table3151_df91f3-2a td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table3151_df91f3-2a tr:nth-of-type(even){background-color:rgba(223,229,230,0.42);}.kb-table-container .kb-table3151_df91f3-2a tr:nth-of-type(odd){background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}.kb-table-container .kb-table3151_df91f3-2a tr{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table3151_df91f3-2a tr{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table3151_df91f3-2a tr{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container3151_df91f3-2a wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table3151_df91f3-2a\">\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row3151_eb08a5-93\">\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data3151_1cfc18-40\">\n\n<p><strong>2023<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data3151_f86394-0a\">\n\n<p>Resort Municipality of Whistler<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row3151_093e06-c1\">\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data3151_835e09-fb\">\n\n<p><strong>2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data3151_1953d6-7e\">\n\n<p>City of Port Moody; Town of Oliver<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row3151_4d2b95-d2\">\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data3151_718f7d-85\">\n\n<p><strong>2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data3151_54a6a1-45\">\n\n<p>City of Quesnel; Village of Warfield<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row3151_967faa-99\">\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data3151_dd965d-d9\">\n\n<p><strong>2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data3151_907093-99\">\n\n<p>City of Cranbrook; City of Nanaimo; Town of Gibsons; Community of Naramata; District of Houston; Community of Okanagan Falls; City of Kelowna; Town of Osoyoos; Town of Lake Cowichan; City of Rossland<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row3151_8b82ed-38\">\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data3151_b301d1-40\">\n\n<p><strong>2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data3151_ec4e83-a8\">\n\n<p>District of Mackenzie; City of New Westminster<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row3151_2b6aa4-15\">\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data3151_f749e8-25\">\n\n<p><strong>2017<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data3151_8c1d64-82\">\n\n<p>City of Abbotsford; District of Sicamous; Village of Keremeos; Town of Smithers; Village of Salmo; District of Tofino<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row3151_9107ec-25\">\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data3151_144e9a-92\">\n\n<p><strong>2016<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data3151_7b81c1-45\">\n\n<p>City of Maple Ridge; Village of Harrison Hot Springs; City of Pitt Meadows<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row3151_08193f-2c\">\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data3151_34cc9a-f1\">\n\n<p><strong>2015<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data 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