Bradley, Maine Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
11/5/2019

Lead Agency: Town of Bradley Aging and Disability Services

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. Outdoor Spaces

    Focus on improving outdoor spaces for older adults by convening older residents for a walk audit, installing new seating along pedestrian corridors, identifying and clearing primary winter walking routes in downtown, extending and communicating public restroom hours into winter months, advocating for safety improvements to downtown, ensuring additional accessible parking, and enhancing centrally located green spaces with pedestrian and recreational amenities.

  2. Housing

    Conduct a housing needs assessment to better understand the needs of older adults specifically, and the community generally, and facilitate interested resident groups who want to pursue alternative housing models, such as co-housing.

  3. Transportation

    Build more transportation options by developing a transportation training program for older adults, establishing an older adult volunteer driver program, and improving utilization of the community bus service to other.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

Bangor Livable Communities Committee (2022)

Bangor, ME

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Trails

Description: This project set out to improve the safety and functionality of the Kenduskeag Stream Trail. Volunteers worked to widen the trail, install ADA-compliant benches and improve wayfinding signage. Additionally, project organizers conducted a structural assessment of one of the trail's bridges.

Surry Neighbors Helping Neighbors (2024)

Surry, ME

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: This project will create a notice board to display local town and emergency information at the local post office, a regular meeting space. This will specifically benefit older residents who are unable to access information online.

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