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1 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS BOND PROPOSAL Repurpose Sims Elementary into an Intergenerational Day Center 2 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS VISION & PURPOSE Convert Sims Elementary building into a low-cost Intergenerational Day Center ● ● ● Community hub for services Familiar location and near bus stops Convenient location for families who take care of children and their parents Revitalize an underutilized community resource ● ● Opportunities for older adults and children to interact Older adults can share their talents such as gardening or painting 3 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS COMMUNITY NEED As the aging population grows, so does the need for quality caregivers Austin has limited adult day services Higher dependency ratio puts more pressure on working-age adults 4 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EQUITY & COMMUNITY BENEFITS ● Support low-income and ‘sandwiched’ caregivers ○ ○ Convenient location for families who take care of children and their parents Provide respite for caregivers ● Austin’s Age-Friendly and Livability goals ○ ○ Austin’s commitment to becoming “the most livable city for all identities” ​ Expands access, removing barriers, and fostering inclusion ● ● Current resources are geographically concentrated with uneven access. Fragmented resources–co-location matters 5 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS BUDGET, FEASIBILITY, AND PUBLIC- PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS Proposed Bond Amount: $20 million St. David’s Foundation P3s: ● ● Meals on Wheels ● Community Non-Profits Through a multi-sectoral approach we will build partnerships, the center will share operational responsibilities and engage in networks aimed at older adults, caregivers, and families. - - - Lowers capital and operational expenses Builds public confidence Supports long-term continuity of services 6 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EVALUATION AND SUSTAINABILITY ● Community Based Participatory Research ○ ○ Routine surveys Program updates ● Annual Activity and Evaluation Report ○ ○ ○ Co-production Community outreach & impact Achievements & insights ● Accountability ○ ○ Participant steering committee Aging and IDC Coalition initiative is an emerging oversight and learning network! 7 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS POLICY ALIGNMENT 1. RESOLUTION 84 2. Age-Friendly Action Plan ● ● Expand intergenerational programming Address underfunded recreational centers ● Measurable progress ○ ○ ○ Proposed assisted living Community support Social inclusion 3. Texas Aging Strategic Plan FY 2025-2030 ● ● Improve access to services Increase cross-agency collaboration to streamline accessibility and eligibility 8 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS POLICY ALIGNMENT 4. Intergenerational Day Center 5. Efficiency & Impact ● Close access gaps Transportation access ○ ○ Neighborhood cohesion Affordable childcare ○ ● Shared staffing, facilities, and programming maximize public investment and reduce service fragmentation 9 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS CONCLUSION BENEFITS ● ● ● Supports working caregivers​ Enhances child development & senior well-being​ Reduces disparities and builds social cohesion LONG-TERM VISION ● ● ● Scalable, sustainable model Create a more connected, resilient neighborhood Advance Austin’s equity and livability goals IMPLEMENT EQUITY METRICS & OUTCOME TRACKING ● ● Ongoing program updates based on feedback and surveys Record achievements & insights for potential improvement 10 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ASK 1. You all are cordially invited to the UT Austin Livability and Longevity Symposium (April 13, 2026, 9-12 noon), tailored for the community. 1. We request the commissioners’ ongoing support as the IDC initiative evolves. Scan the QR Code for Additional Details on Our IDC Proposal 11 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS THANK YOU