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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.

Carlsbad's age-friendly progress report highlights the community's progress to bolster employment, increase access to public spaces and support residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The local age-friendly council sponsored job fairs designed to reach older adults interested in returning to the workforce. The events were held at Carlsbad's two senior center and featured part-time and voluntary employment options. Additionally, the City leveraged a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant to renovate a shuttered elementary school into a new senior center. To give residents access to outdoor recreation, the City also renovated the La Cueva Trail system and completed the Guadalupe Ridge Trail. In response to social isolation during pandemic-related shutdowns, the local age-friendly committee led a letter-writing campaign and provided supports to homebound residents.