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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued an executive order Wednesday that directs state agencies to include New York State Prevention Agenda priorities and the AARP/World Health Organization eight domains of livability for age-friendly communities, where appropriate, into federal and state plans, and agency policies, procedures, and procurements.

"New York is committed to creating thriving communities that support and attract people of all ages, and this executive order will continue to maximize our efforts as the first age-friendly state in the country," Cuomo said. "Incorporating age-friendly smart growth principles into the fabric of state government will support community development and improve the health and quality of life of all New Yorkers."

The executive order further promotes the Governor's Health Across All Policies approach, which directs diverse state agencies to work together to improve population health, promote healthy aging, and assist localities in planning and implementing elements to create age-friendly communities.

New York was declared the first age-friendly state in the nation in 2017 by AARP and the World Health Organization.

The goal of incorporating age-friendly concepts into government contracting and procurement opportunities is to create and foster healthier, more integrated communities that allow New Yorkers of all ages to easily receive services, take part in, and move around their community. Targeted actions and investments consider or provide preference to age-friendly concepts, which include supporting healthy aging and aging in place, and supporting new business and procurement models for areas such as housing, construction, and information technology. These are achieved through system level changes, such as offering incentives for age-friendly concepts, establishing new procurement guidelines and financing models, or implementing regulatory changes.

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