Connection to community life is shaped by the availability and accessibility of resources, places and services, as well as mobility options that support continued participation. For older adults, these factors can shape community participation and overall wellbeing. As Central Indiana’s population grows older and more residents age in place, understanding what places and resources are within reach and how people access them becomes increasingly important.

This project focuses on whether Central Indiana communities provide the conditions that support participation in community life as residents age. Findings highlight how resources, access and mobility vary across the region and suggest that community-specific supports may be needed. This project aims to help service providers, planners and policymakers better understand where mobility barriers exist, where places and resources are geographically concentrated and which community features support community participation among older adults in Central Indiana.