Our Mission
Our mission is to build a healthier, more inclusive Pacifica by shepherding initiatives that improve daily life for residents of all ages and abilities. We believe that when our community works better for older adults and people with disabilities, it works better for everyone.
Our Members
Pacifica was selected as one of three pilot cities by San Mateo County Supervisors for their
Age Friendly City Development Initiative and began planning and developing their Age-Friendly
Initiative in 2019 with guidance provided by the Center for Age-Friendly Excellence
(CAFE). With CAFE’s guidance, the city put together an Age Friendly Task Force that was
comprised of the City of Pacifica’s Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director and Senior
Services Supervisor, a city council member, representatives of key community
organizations, and resident advocates for older adults.
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Cindy Abbot - Executive Director, Sanchez Art Center; Commissioner, Pacifica PBR Commission
Mary Bier - Pacifica City Council Member/former Mayor; Director, Pacifica Preventive Partnership
Anita Rees - Executive Director, Pacifica Resource Center
Sue Digre - Former City Council Member/Mayor; Director of Family Services - PARCA
Scott Leslie - Department Director: Pacifica Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Amber Shong - Senior Services Supervisor: Pacifica Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Stephanie Douglas - Recreation Manager: Pacifica Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Roy Earnest - Chairperson; Pacifica Age Friendly Community Coalition; Treasurer, Pacifica’s Envir. Family
Eight Domains of Livability
Volunteer opportunities for meaningful
participation in public life as well as gainful
PT/FT employment for residents who want
to or need to continue to work.
Accessible programs and services that
support overall health and well-being for all ages.
The framework of 8 domains of livable communities developed by the World Health Organization was used to guide the task force:
Public spaces – indoor and outdoor – that
welcome people of all ages and abilities in
their design, programming and cost.
The ways that residents get around the
community and beyond, from driving safety to pedestrian infrastructure.
Valuing the contributions of older
adults and eliminating structural and
interpersonal ageism through education,
intergenerational programs, etc.
Opportunities to connect with others,
take part in activities with the broader
community and have fun.
What is an Age Friendly City?
An age-friendly community is one that is engaged in an intentional effort over time to enhance the livability of their community that:
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Promotes active aging.
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Supports aging-in-place as residents need more assistance.
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Supports and promotes existing senior services in the community (e.g. Pacifica’s Senior Service Programs).
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Fosters a sense of community among neighbors of all ages.
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Enhances the “livability” of a community for people of all ages.
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Engages with a variety of people, groups and organizations as important community stakeholders and potential partners in age-friendly efforts.
Our Community
The population of Pacifica is 37,527. There are 30,655 adults in Pacifica (7,619 of whom are seniors).
