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Seniors make up almost a quarter of Kingsville’s population and are its fastest growing demographic. Meet Kent Williams, leader of the Strong Towns Kingsville seniors team. Kent has competed in the World Senior Games and is a keen observer of senior communities in the many places he has lived and visited. He is an outspoken and articulate voice for seniors—especially the thousands like him whom we’ve invited to move to our town in recent years.
Outline
00:00 – Introduction
01:38 – Kent’s background
11:50 – World Senior Games
20:20- Seniors amenities and services in other communities
22:30 – Big changes at the senior level
30:30 – Men’s Shed
38:00 – Active lifestyles
41:00 – Activities Kent set up in other communities
46:30 – Lessons learned in business
49:26 – Uniqueness and community vision
53:15 – Amherstburg’s revitalization
1:05:26 – Embracing improvement and change
1:08:50 – Engagement in local civics
1:14:45 – Kingsville’s greatest strength
1:20:00 – Taxes and increase in home equity
1:23:05 – Brain drain among the youth
1:27:20 – Full-service seniors facility