This year, Downtown on the Go partnered with Channel 253 to coordinate podcasts of the Friday Forums, and follow-up Crossing Division episodes to further explore the issues raised in the Forums. Go back to check out forums and follow-ups on Aging in Place from January, and Moving Forward in February. In March we were interrupted by the COVID 19 pandemic, but we wanted to wrap up the issues discussed at this year’s forums.
Tanisha Jumper, the City of Tacoma’s Director of Media and Communications, and Christina Clem, AARP Communications Specialist, join Evelyn Lopez to talk about Age Friendly Cities, and what Tacoma is doing, and will be doing, to make our communities a strong, nurturing, and healthy environment for everyone.
Whether you are 8 years old or 80 years old, everyone benefits from a mix of housing that meets the needs of singles, young adults juggling student loans, new parents, established families, seniors downsizing, and multi-family groups. When a community is walkable and has all the necessary services within a short drive or walk from home, everyone has what they need regardless of what limitations on travel or gathering might come up. And as we’ve realized with this pandemic, finding ways to communicate, share accurate information, and connect is critically necessary in emergencies and in building communities.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on what you’d like Tacoma communities to look like.
Evelyn Lopez: @True_Tacoma truetacoma@gmail.com
And a special thank you, once more, to Downtown on the Go Friday Forum sponsors: Parametrix, sponsor of the March Forum, Tacoma Arts Live for supporting the forums in 2020, and Channel 253 for being this year’s media sponsor.
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