Keene, New York Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
7/20/2021

Lead Agency: Town of Keene Age-Friendly Advisory Council

Age-Friendly Taskforce/Advisory Council/Commission

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

    Focus on walkability by working with the local school to improve nearby walking paths, highlighting existing town trails map for accessible trail, improving sidewalks, and seeking grant funding for wheelchair-accessible amenities.

  2. Housing

    Focus on walkability by working with the local school to improve nearby walking paths, highlighting existing town trails map for accessible trail, improving sidewalks, and seeking grant funding for wheelchair-accessible amenities.

  3. Social Participation

    Publicize volunteer opportunities for older adults and those looking to work with older adult communities.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

John Brown Lives! (2022)

Lake Placid, NY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Inclusive civic engagement efforts

Description: This project created a website for an ongoing series of local stories about social justice and activism. Additionally, John Brown Lives! created a story booth, which it installed at the John Brown Farm Historic Site. The booth allows visitors to record their stories, which the nonprofit can then share with the community.

Town of Shelburne (2024)

Shelburne, VT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Roadway/sidewalk/crosswalk improvement

Description: This pop-up project will test strategies to slow traffic and improve pedestrian and bicycle safety along Shelburne's main street. The town will install bike parking, temporary crosswalks, street art and other traffic calming measures, allowing residents to envision permanent improvements to the street.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

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