The plan was funded through a grant from the California Department of Aging and developed in partnership with the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. Development of the plan was guided by a 16-member Advisory Committee made up of residents, city staff, nonprofit partners, and subject matter experts. Mayor Lana Negrete called the plan “a clear, actionable roadmap” that reflects the voices of hundreds of residents. “It positions us to build on our strengths and take meaningful steps toward a more inclusive, connected, and resilient Santa Monica,” she said. With the plan’s adoption, Santa Monica joins nearly 100 California communities working to make cities more age- and disability-friendly, in alignment with the state’s Master Plan for Aging — a 10-year blueprint for preparing for California’s changing population.