City, civic leaders hope initiative makes Columbus age-friendly

Columbus, a city better known for its youthfulness, wants to embrace its graying side, too. Community officials and civic leaders announced an initiative today aimed at making sure older adults have the opportunities they need to stay in their homes and neighborhoods, and to enjoy safe and active lifestyles. The Age-Friendly Columbus project will spend the next two years assessing the city's age-friendliness on eight fronts, from transportation and housing to social inclusion and health services