Age-Friendly Howard County
Age-Friendly Howard County is a countywide initiative dedicated to creating a supportive community that fosters safety, respect and connection for residents and visitors of every age and ability.
The 2025-2029 Age-Friendly Howard County Action Plan is community-driven and reflects the community’s priorities to elevate the importance of collaboration. Together, we are a driving force to build a safer, healthier and more livable community.
Age-Friendly Pillars of Livability:
- Health and Wellbeing – To promote healthy aging, resilience and opportunities for personal growth so residents of all ages can thrive physically, mentally, and socially.
- Living and Mobility – To advocate for safe, accessible housing and transportation options that support independence, connection, and full participation in the community.
- Community and Inclusion – To empower all residents to feel a sense of belonging, engage in civic participation, and seek accessible information.
Learn more about Age-Friendly Howard County
The Action Plan outlines more than 50 Action Items, or recommendations, to bring the County closer to being a more inclusive, accessible, safer, and healthier community for people of all ages. It uses the World Health Organization's 8 Domains of Livability as a guide to examine Howard County's infrastructure, services, communications, and ways of working together.
More details about the Action Plan, including the community survey and implementation details, can be found in the appendices. View the following documents for more:
- 2020 Age-Friendly Community Survey (Appendix I)
- Survey Results (Appendix II)
- Action Item Details and Rationale (Appendix III)
People of all ages are needed to help implement the Age-Friendly Action Plan.
Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity that will make a difference in your community today and for years to come? Are you retired, working, or in school? Your skills, energy, and passion are needed to make the action steps a reality.
Review the Action Plan and decide which Domain or Action Items match your interests, skills, or knowledge.
To get involved in bringing the action plan to life, contact agefriendly@howardcountymd.gov.
