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INTERCEPT EVENT RESULTS
Town of Danville
July 2021
PURPOSE: AGE-FRIENDLY ROADMAP
•Outline goals and strategies to make
Danville more livable and better able to support
people of all ages.
•Help people to stay in their communities as
they age and as their needs change.
•Improve the quality of life for the very young,
the very old, and everyone in between!
OUTREACH METHODOLOGY
Town staff and Senior Advisory Commissioners conducted outreach
An abbreviated list of intercept events include:
•Tuesday, May 25 at Starbucks on Prospect Avenue
•Thursday, May 27 at Lunardi’s
•Thursday, June 3 at Trader Joe’s
•Saturday, June 5 at Bagel Street Cafe
•Monday, June 7 at Peet’s Coffee
•Wednesday, June 9 at Starbucks off Crow Canyon Road/Camino Tassajara
INTERCEPT EVENT RESULTS
•Over 100 people participated in the
intercept events
MOST PRESSING NEEDS
1
2
4
15
27
28
30
32
34
63
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Finding employment
Other (please specify)
Financial planning
Multi-generational interaction
Finding affordable and accessible housing
Accessing transportation
More recreation opportunities
Accessing health care
High costs of living
Staying connected to family, friends &…
What are the most pressing needs for supporting adults
and seniors in growing older in Danville?
•Police Department and Fire Department are doing great
•Traffic lights run well
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
2
4
7
7
7
11
13
16
19
20
31
33
36
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Other (please describe)
Senior Trips
Foreign Language Classes
Buzz Sessions (Lecture Series)
Clubs/Groups
Exercise Classes
Local Community Resources
Which of the following services and programs do you or
an adult/ senior in your household use?
•Add more art classes for adults
•Add a newcomer group: Welcome to Danville group
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
3
9
16
21
23
23
26
32
35
54
60
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Other (please specify)
Senior ambassador programs
Assistance finding affordable and…
Technology centers
Affordable health care
Modern, indoor facilities
Support programs for all ages
Community-building activities
Convenient transportation
Natural areas outdoors (e.g., community…
Recreation, social and educational…
What types of services, programs and facilities would
you need to comfortably grow older in Danville?
•More restaurants
•Better marketing for rentals: show how our large rooms can be
transformed into something beautiful
DEMOGRAPHIC RESULTS
DEMOGRAPHIC RESULTS
1
8
14
16
77
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
I do not live, work or visit Danville
Visit Danville
Live in a nearby community
Work or own a business in Danville
Live in Danville
Do you live and/or work in Danville?
DEMOGRAPHIC RESULTS
5
7
2
12
13
20
29
10
3
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Under 18 years
18 to 24 years
25 to 34 years
35 to 44 years
45 to 54 years
55 to 64 years
65 to 74 years
75 to 84 years
85 years and older
What is your age?
DEMOGRAPHIC RESULTS
8
20
27
36
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Other (please describe)
I work part-time
I work full-time
I am retired
Please describe your employment status.
NEXT STEPS
NEXT STEPS
•Share findings from the intercept events with the Senior
Advisory Commission
•Integrate findings into the development of the Strategic
Plan Framework
Questions & Comments
Henry PerezalonsoRecreation, Arts & Community Services Director
HPerezalonso@danville.ca.gov
AGE-FRIENDLY ROADMAP
INTERCEPT EVENT RESULTS
Town of Danville
July 2021