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Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
4/14/2014

Lead Agency: Age-Friendly Atlanta Advisory Council

Age-Friendly Taskforce/Advisory Council/Commission

Action Plan Download

An action plan is based on the results of community surveys identifying needs within the 8 Domains of Livability that influence the health and quality of life of older adults. While there is flexibility in how a plan is created and what it will do, every action plan includes a statement about what can be achieved, target dates for goal completion, identification of participating organizations and indicators to measure progress. The action plan is an "active" rather than static document. Revisions and amendments are a sign of program improvement and progress.

Action Plan Highlights

  1. Housing

    Help low-income homeowners and first-time home buyers make critical repairs to their homes, or purchase homes, by partnering with community-based programs and non-profits. Build new affordable housing and provide needed upgrades to senior housing.

  2. Outdoor Spaces

    Stimulate conversations between residents of all ages by adding historical markers in outdoors spaces, reflecting neighborhoods' character and roots.

  3. Civic Participation and Employment

    Create more job opportunities for older adults and people with disabilities through internet-based training and coaching to prepare for job readiness and entrepreneurship, along with internet-based programs in homeownership, health, and civic engagement.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (2021)

Atlanta, GA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: Woodruff Park's game cart allows visitors to borrow games, sports equipment and other recreation items at no charge. To improve the kiosk's appearance and attract visitors, the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District partnered with local graphic design students to create highly visible decals. They also used checkerboard decals to convert round park tables into game tables. Finally, the organization purchased new supplies for the game cart, including coloring books, watercolor paint kits and markers and crayons. Following the improvements, the BID used the tabled to host chess tournaments, which attracted new visitors to the park.

City of Atlanta Department of City Planning (2025)

Atlanta, GA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Reconnect Communities

Description: This project will archive older adult oral histories from Black neighborhoods in Atlanta, sharing stories through workshops, recordings, and public exhibits. The goal is to educate and connect communities, inspiring inclusive infrastructure that unites divided areas.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

Launched in 2017, the annual AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to local governments and nonprofits in order to fund quick-action, ready-to-implement projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.

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Atlanta, GA 30309
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