Hart's Location, New Hampshire Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
11/1/2018

Lead Agency: Gibson Center - Mount Washington Valley

Non-profit

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. Housing

    Diversify housing stock and allow for higher density development by modifying local zoning, changing permit requirements to allow for more affordable and workforce housing, providing examples of successful affordable housing legislation to local communities, and creating resources for communities on building legal Accessory Dwelling Units.

  2. Outdoor Spaces

    Encourage use of local hiking trails by residents of all ages and abilities through a regional health and wellness hospital partnership.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail (2021)

Coos County, NH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Trails

Description: The Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail is an 83-mile bicycle route that runs between Woodsville, N.H to Bethel, Maine. Stitched together from existing rail trails, dirt roads, and paved backroads, the route winds though scenic river valleys and around the slopes of the White Mountains. To make the route more welcoming to people of all ages and abilities, this project installed benches. Project organizers chose two ADA-accessible sections of the path for the new seating -- the Presidential Rail Trail and the Pondicherry National Wildlife Refuge. They enlisted the help of two llamas to haul lumber to several scenic spots, then volunteers worked to put the benches together onsite.

Friends of Constitution Park Ossipee (2022)

Ossipee, NH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: This project built a covered pavilion with benches to provide shade and a gathering place.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

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