Berkeley, California Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
8/25/2016

Lead Agency: University of California, Berkeley

Institute of Higher Education

Action Plan Download

Berkeley developed its action plan by committing to address concerns like high cost of living and lack of affordable housing, limited and unreliable public transportation systems, widespread homelessness, limited options for subsidized services for moderate income individuals, and insufficient affordable and desirable out-of-home assisted living. Berkeley commits to developing complete neighborhoods with a mix of affordable housing types, better transportation options, and access to healthy foods, schools, retail, employment, community services, parks and recreation options.

Action Plan Highlights

  1. Health and Community Services

    Broaden access to dental care to low-income and vulnerable older adults.

  2. Housing

    Educate older adults on renters' rights and strategies to qualify for subsidized market- and below market-rate housing through online and in-person resources at senior centers.

  3. Transportation

    Improve pedestrian safety to common destinations through well-marked 'safe routes,' adding large print signs, better lighting and smoother sidewalks.

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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Civic Participation

Description: Through a design charrette this project will engage students, residents, older adults and community groups on the creation of an ADA-compliant public space for gardening, education, and exploring the San Leandro Creek ecosystem.

Farm to Pantry (2023)

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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Community Health and Economic Empowerment

Description: This project will provide 10 Farm-acy Carts that will deliver food to low-income senior housing communities and medical facilities. Older adults will be able to take home top-quality, fresh, immunity-boosting, nutritious and locally grown produce at no cost.

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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