Brooks County, Georgia Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
6/4/2021

Lead Agency: Southern Georgia Regional Commission

Regional Planning Organization/Metropolitan Planning Organization/Council on Government

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. Transportation

    Encourage age-friendly active transportation through complete streets efforts and walkability improvements, as well bicycle route planning.

  2. Housing

    Foster housing affordability by supporting diverse options, including townhouses, tiny houses, accessory dwelling units and other higher-density housing.

  3. Civic Participation and Employment

    Support local economic and workforce development efforts focused on employment and community service opportunities for older adults. Assist local small businesses and entrepreneurs by creating business incubators and offering tax incentives.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

City of Sparks (2026)

Sparks, GA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public safety interventions

Description: ADA paths, shaded seating, Wi-Fi access and emergency supply kits will be added to local parks. These upgrades will support safer movement, stronger connections and better disaster readiness.

Apalachee Regional Planning Council (2023)

Tallahassee, FL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Addressing community health

Description: Older adults in rural north Florida often lack affordable estate planning, leaving property titles unresolved and families vulnerable to losing homes or generational wealth. ARPC hosted five legal clinics where about 200 participants learned about wills, health care directives and powers of attorney. Thirteen began drafting documents, and others left with resources to seek free legal help later. The effort reduced risks tied to heirs' property and sparked interest from other regions to replicate the model. One attendee said she was "relieved to finally have legal documentation with her wishes."

Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.

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