Belfast, Maine Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
9/26/2016

Lead Agency: Belfast Planning Department

Government Agency

Action Plan Download

Waldo County developed a regional action plan, aiming to address social isolation and increase recreation opportunities for older adults, while bringing in new networking opportunities to mobilize economic growth. The plan connects county residents with better transportation options, while also addressing isolation, housing choice, and community engagement.

Action Plan Highlights

  1. Transportation

    Address community transportation needs through a one-page, two-sided resource guide.

  2. Communication and Information

    Combat social isolation using a telephone tree to check up on older adults.

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Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

Age-Friendly Readfield with Town of Readfield

Readfield, ME

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: Funding will allow this community to revitalize an intergenerational outdoor space that will include seating and an outdoor concert venue.

Age-Friendly Readfield with Town of Readfield

Readfield, ME

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Coronavirus recovery

Description: Age Friendly Readfieldwill work in tandem with the Town's Revitalization Plan through three projects in areas important to the community installing outdoor seating at the library, installing a kayak dock and seating at the beach, and equipment for curbside delivery at the community food pantry.

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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AARP Maine State Office

53 Baxter Boulevard
Suite 202
Portland, ME 04101
United States

Phone: 866-554-5380
Fax: 207-775-5727
Email: [email protected]