Elders Advisory Council

Elders Advisory Council for Inclusive Planning

True inclusion begins with listening. The Elders Advisory Council for Inclusive Planning is a pilot, community-based initiative that brings together seniors from diverse backgrounds to inform, co-create, and influence community programs, services, and planning processes in Edmonton and beyond.

The Council provides a structured and respectful forum for seniors to share lived experience, insights, and perspectives as active contributors and advisors, not only as service users. Through guided consultations and collaborative dialogue, elders help shape inclusive approaches across areas such as transportation, urban design, healthcare access, education, arts, and cultural life.

OBJECTIVES

Promoting social participation and civic engagement of seniors
Recognizing seniors as contributors and decision-shapers
Supporting inclusive, community-based planning processes
Amplifying diverse voices and lived experience
Increased inclusion of seniors’ perspectives in planning and decision-making

HOW IT WORKS

The council meets quarterly to advise on city planning, health programming, housing, and inclusion initiatives. Youth and professionals participate as observers or partners.

GET INVOLVED

Apply as a council member, suggest agenda topics, or support transportation and accessibility.