The American Association of Retired Persons recently recognized the City of Buda as an “Age-Friendly” community.
AARP representatives presented a certificate to the Buda City Council recognizing the city’s acceptance to the AARP network of Age-Friendly states and communities during the council’s April 5 meeting.
Buda Task Force on Aging chair Linda Burton and vice-chair Jeff Kaufmann explained that AARP defines an age-friendly community as inclusive and respectful to residents of every age and ability, and a community that promotes active aging, good health and quality of life by looking at adequate housing, transportation, safe outdoor spaces and buildings, access to health and social services and opportunities for civic engagement and participation. There are more than 650 communities in the United States with the Age-Friendly City designation.
