City seeks public feedback on draft Seniors Strategy

05 April 2022

The City of Richmond is developing a new Council-approved Seniors Strategy 2022–2032 and is seeking input from adults aged 55 years and over, their families and those who work with the 55+ population.

There are a number of ways the public can provide feedback:

1. Online – by visiting LetsTalkRichmond.ca/SeniorsStrategy2022 to learn more and complete a survey. The survey will be available until Sunday, April 24.
2. In-person – by attending drop-in sessions at City and community partner locations. Staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions and provide additional information:
   
   • Tuesday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to noon
     Seniors Strategy Drop-in Session
     Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Drive.
   • Wednesday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to noon
     Wellness Clinic
     Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (Steveston Community Centre), 4251 Moncton Street.
   • Thursday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to noon
     Wellness Clinic
     City Centre Community Centre, 105–5900 Minoru Boulevard.
   • Wednesday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to noon
     Wellness Clinic
     East Richmond Community Hall (Cambie Community Centre), 12360 Cambie Road.
   • Wednesday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to noon
     Wellness Clinic
     Seniors Centre at Minoru Centre for Active Living, 7191 Granville Avenue.
   • Wednesday, April 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
     Seniors Strategy Drop-in Session
     Richmond Multicultural Community Services, 340–7000 Minoru Boulevard.
   • Friday, April 22 from 1 to 3 p.m.
     Seniors Strategy Drop-in Session
     Richmond Public Library – Brighouse Branch, 100-7700 Minoru Gate.

Printed copies of the survey, in both English and Chinese, will be available at the in-person sessions. To increase accessibility for all seniors, one-on-one supported survey completion sessions will also be available in-person, virtually or by phone, upon request. For assistance accessing or completing the survey, or other ways to contribute to this important engagement opportunity, email socialplanning@richmond.ca or call 604-247-4678.

By 2036, almost 40 per cent of Richmond’s population is expected to be 55 years or older. Developed in collaboration with community stakeholders, the Seniors Strategy sets a vision, five strategic directions and 29 recommended actions to be completed over the next 10 years.

The input received from the public engagement activities will be used to inform the final Seniors Strategy, which will be presented to City Council in the fall.

For more information on the Seniors Strategy 2022-2032, visit the Seniors Planning and Strategy Development page.