Dunedin, Florida Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
2/6/2018

Lead Agency: Dunedin City Manager's Office

Government Agency

Action Plan Download

Dunedin developed its action plan as a component of its Municipal Business Plan. The plan incorporates age-friendly priorities in capital improvement projects, such as building more inclusive outdoor spaces, increasing access to transportation, and investing in relief aid to older adults during natural disasters.

Action Plan Highlights

  1. Outdoor Spaces

    Increase access in public parks by providing additional seating.

Progress Report Download

In its progress report, Dunedin described its successes related to transportation and housing. The City worked to upgrade its transportation infrastructure to enhance walkability, including an update to downtown sidewalks and improved wayfinding. It also implemented Complete Streets projects. Guided by its multi-modal transportation plan, the community expanded transportation options, offering free shuttle service and expanding existing trolley service. To support its housing goals, the City worked with providers to provide affordable and workforce housing options. They also saw an increase the number of permits issued for new accessory dwelling units.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

Dunedin Public Library (2022)

Dunedin, FL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: This project added universal-access picnic tables to the playground at the library. It also created a story walk with signage explaining the city's history and other distinctions.

Florida Dream Center (2021)

Pinellas County, FL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services

Description: The Florida Dream Center helps older adults in Pinellas County age in place, relying on federal grants and other funding sources to assist with home repairs and modifications. However, this funding is typically limited, meaning the nonprofit can only improve homes belonging to residents over the age of 62. To serve a larger subset of older adults, the Florida Dream Center created a program for residents between the ages of 50 to 61. Modifications include installing grab bars and handrails, replacing flooring, fixing holes in exterior walls, painting, rewiring exterior lights and mitigating rodents and other pests. By tapping a wide volunteer network to help make repairs, the Center has since expanded the services it offers to older homeowners.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

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