Barnstable, Massachusetts Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
6/18/2019

Lead Agency: Barnstable Council on Aging

Government Agency

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

    Goal #1 seeks to use planning resources, partnerships, and community engagement to better understand needs, increase advocacy, and promote initiatives for affordable and diverse housing. Goal #2 focuses on enhancing resources to facilitate aging in place, including property tax relief and supports for home modification and maintenance.

  2. Transportation

    Goal #1 aims to improve current transportation services, while Goal #2 focuses on strengthening communication among partners and standardizing education on available transportation choices.

  3. Outdoor Spaces

    Goal #1 is focused on backing the Complete Streets Initiative, ensuring roads are safe and accessible for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users of all ages. Goal #2 aims to increase accessibility to outdoor spaces and offer a variety of both active and passive recreational activities.

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Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

Bridgewater Senior Center (2023)

Bridgewater, MA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: The project will fund a garden and outdoor activity area designed for older adults. It will include ADA-compliant and wheelchair-accessible raised gardening beds, grilling stations and outdoor seating.

Dennis Center for Active Living

S. Dennis, MA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Public places

Description: In a corner on the Center for Active Living grounds, six raised-bed gardens and two ADA-compliant benches will be places on a new concrete surface.

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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