Corte Madera, California Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
11/30/2017

Lead Agency: Age-Friendly Corte Madera

Age-Friendly Advisory Council/Coalition

Action Plan Download

Corte Madera developed its action plan in collaboration with community members, the local police authority, town departments, and elected officials. The plan focuses on enhancing options for social participation and lifelong fitness through public-private partnerships as one of its goals for improving quality of life for older adults. Corte Madera aims to upgrade sidewalk infrastructure and improve pedestrian safety as well as increase affordable housing development and market choice in the community.

Action Plan Highlights

  1. Civic Participation and Employment

    Incentivize businesses to improve amenities for older adults, such as seating, railings, and lighting.

  2. Social Participation

    Create an intergenerational and recreational bicycling program.

  3. Respect and Inclusion

    Showcase the achievement and talents of older adults through community events.

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