BY AMANDA CUTSHALL
What older Buda residents said they need Resource hub: A dedicated space to find information for older adults
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with the city to maintain an older-adult resources list to help residents find things to do and resources, such as food assistance, mental health services and more. Matthew Wright, Buda human resources director and Commission on Aging staff liaison, explained that a partnership between the commis- sion, the city of Buda and area nonprofits, called the Buda Community Partners Program, provides a range of support for older adults. “These collaborations allow us to expand out- reach, improve accessibility and ensure older adults and their caregivers have the information and support they need,” Wright said. “As Buda grows, the program helps our older residents remain safe.”
While San Marcos works through its first cycle of home repair funding, Buda is putting into action its first long-term framework for older adults, the plan for which was adopted by City Council on July 15. The Age-Friendly Action Plan was formulated using recommendations from Buda community members. It is centered around senior-focused housing, outdoor spaces and more. Subsidized STAR senior transportation services are offered by the city and include free, curb-to-curb transpor- tation for independent seniors to places including non-emergency medical appointments, grocery and retail stores, and more. The Buda Commission on Aging also partners
Transportation options: Better access to STAR senior transportation services and other ways to get around Volunteer roles: More ways for older adults to give back More programs: Cultural, learning and intergenerational activities
How we got here Early 2017: Public input to shape goals begins April 2017: Task force begins February 2022: City designated an AARP age-friendly community December 2023: Task force named Buda Commission on Aging January 2024: Commission begins meeting February 2024: Community Assessment Report adopted July 2025: Action plan adopted
The latest City staff and the Commission on Aging are working together to carry out the Action Plan for an Age-Friendly Community, which was approved by Buda City Council on July 15.
8.3% of the Buda population is age 65 or older.
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SOURCES: CITY OF BUDA, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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