Honolulu County, Hawaii Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
3/20/2013

Lead Agency: University of Hawai'i Center on Aging

Institute of higher education

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. Outdoor Spaces

    Improve outdoor pedestrian and public spaces by making them more inclusive, walkable and attractive through increased greenery, new dementia-friendly features, and multigenerational fitness and play areas.

  2. Housing

    Increase housing stock and density by supporting ADUs and naturally occurring retirement communities, building more micro-units and workforce housing, providing low- or no-interest loans, and ensuring that new development is disaster resilient.

  3. Transportation

    Increase bicycle safety through infrastructure improvements in high crash areas, improved signage, and public education.

Progress Report Download

Honolulu's age-friendly progress report, completed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, describes the community's successes related to housing, transportation and inclusivity. To assist residents during the pandemic, the City and County expanded its rental and utility assistance program, as well as its food security efforts. The local age-friendly initiative created a booklet on home modification best practices, which includes information about conducting a home assessment and navigating the construction permitting process. Additionally, the City worked to support affordable housing development, including new units specifically for older adults. Part of its Complete Streets efforts, Honolulu adopted a pedestrian plan. First responders received training on dementia, allowing them to better serve residents with memory loss.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

Age-Friendly Honolulu with Honolulu Department of Community Services (2021)

Honolulu, HI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services

Description: Oahu is home to many older adults hoping to age in place. However, aging homes can make this difficult. Working with Palolo Chinese Home, Age-Friendly Honolulu created the Safe Homes 4 Kapuna program, which provides aging-in-place education, as well as home assessments and modifications, to older adults in the Palolo Valley neighborhood. The program produced print and electronic versions of a booklet, called Hale4Kapuna. The publication includes tips about renters' rights, permitting processes, funding sources and types of home modifications beneficial for older adults, as well as information on home assessments and basic handyman work. The group also provided home assessments to six older adults residing in the Palolo Valley.

Better Block Hawaii (2021)

Honolulu, HI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: While Hawaii is known for beaches and lush mountains, many urban areas lack accessible green space. To give residents outdoor space, Better Block Hawaii planned, designed and installed two parklets in Honolulu's Kalihi neighborhood. Working with the City of Honolulu to identify areas of need, they installed the first parklet at Richie's Drive Inn, transforming a parking area into a mini park with tables, benches, planters and a mural. Parklets help local businesses extend their storefronts onto the sidewalk and boost revenue by creating cozy, inviting gathering places.

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