Garden City, Colorado Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
4/9/2021

Lead Agency: United Way of Weld County

Funder/Foundation

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

    Improve transportation options for older adults by running more night and weekend transit service, recruiting volunteer drivers and conducting mobility assessments.

  2. Social Participation

    Expand access to social opportunities for older adults by providing accessible information and resources to older residents, families, caregivers and local businesses.

  3. Health and Community Services

    Educate community members on how to access existing information and resources through an age-friendly resource navigation event.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (2026)

Greeley, CO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options

Description: Real-time coordination tools and an emergency ride fund will be added to a regional mobility platform. These upgrades will reduce missed medical trips and uncertainty.

North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (2026)

Milliken, CO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: Bilingual walk audits and placemaking activities will examine walkability in rural Milliken. Community input will guide improvements that support safer movement for older adults.

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