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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.

Baltimore County's progress report focuses on successes related to multimodal transportation and affordable, age-friendly housing. The County established an advisory community, which oversees bike- and pedestrian-safety improvements to roadways. Additionally, users of the local paratransit service can now ride fare-free, and the service's fleet includes four new vehicles. Additional transit options include a new volunteer driver program, new shuttle serving senior living facilities and a circulator route in Towson. To ensure residents can safely age in place, the County launched home repair and modification assistance and ensured new housing developments conform with federal accessibility standards. Baltimore County also revised zoning regulations to support multigenerational communities, which allow college students to live alongside retired individuals.