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: Developing projects based on residents' priorities

Description: In the Adirondacks, vital stories risked fading from memory, leaving older adults isolated and younger generations disconnected. John Brown Lives! launched the Freedom Story Project, collecting dozens of narratives, mostly from people age 50-plus. The group installed a Story Shed at John Brown Farm for on-site recordings, created podcasts and launched a website to share stories widely. Educators are now using these narratives to foster civic dialogue and empathy. "The recognition that comes with the telling of one's story can be very validating and healing... the quiet power of these stories can provide a non-threatening opportunity to grow socially and emotionally," said the executive director.

Westport-Wadhams Community Alliance (2025)

Westport, NY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Pedestrian Safety

Description: The Slow with the Flow and Walkable Westport campaigns will enhance pedestrian safety. Public art, greenscaping, and crosswalk painting will slow traffic and improve walkability.

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