Coalition

Eliot developed its action plan through their Eliot Aging in Place Committee. The committee's purpose is to recommend strategies, services, programs, and regulations to better enable Eliot residents to remain in the community as they age, while creating connections and fostering collaboration among all residents, caregivers and external organizations. Eliot's action plan addresses transportation gaps, especially for residents who cannot drive, along with gaps in affordable housing, sidewalk infrastructure, community gathering spaces, and a lack of local recreational activities for older adults.

Eliot Aging in Place (AIP) advocates for changes supporting residents, particularly seniors, to age in their homes. They successfully initiated the Senior Taxpayer Assistance Program, providing financial assistance to households, and influenced town ordinance revisions to increase ADU allowance. Outdoor spaces were enhanced with bench installations and landscaping at the Eliot Boat Basin, fostering community engagement through writing contests and flower tending. AIP also raised concerns about Frost Tufts Park's facilities, leading to funds allocation for improvements. Communications improved with social media, e-newsletters, and AIP's presence on the town website. In transportation, AIP collaborated in a report to improve conditions for walking and biking, which led to funds allocation for extending and installing new sidewalks.