Grand Island, Nebraska Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
12/4/2018

Lead Agency: Grow Grand Island, Inc.

Non-profit

Action Plan Download

Grand Island developed its action plan as a partnership between the town Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Corporation, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, county government, and business and community leaders. The plan focuses on five primary areas housing; transportation; community support and health services; outdoor spaces and places; civic participation and employment. In addition to these five domains, Grand Island has led major studies to develop a long-term transportation plan, as well as a long-term bike and pedestrian study, which is incorporated into its age-friendly work.

Action Plan Highlights

  1. Housing

    Facilitate housing improvements for older adults by creating a Housing Improvement Partnership that brings in diverse stakeholders and community organizations.

  2. Transportation

    Identify potential transportation safety issues with neighborhood groups using AARP's Walk Audit Toolkit.

  3. Outdoor Spaces

    Focus on increasing access to parks for older adults by conducting a survey of key neighborhood parks to identify potential infrastructure improvements, and use social media to educate residents and visitors about age-friendly park features like hiking trails, bike trails and bikeshare programs.

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Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

City of Hastings

Hastings, NE

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Transportation

Description: This project will add needed amenities, such as stations where you can rest and hydrate, at activity centers throughout an existing walking trail.

Grow Grand Island, Inc.

Grand Island, NE

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: Way-finding totems will be strategically placed to help residents and visitors more easily navigate through historical features in the community.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

Launched in 2017, the annual AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to local governments and nonprofits in order to fund quick-action, ready-to-implement projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.

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