Leland, North Carolina Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
4/25/2022

Lead Agency: Town of Leland

Government Agency

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

    Support mixed-use development, allowing residents to live within walking distance of places of employment, recreational options and businesses. Ensure residents have access to outdoor spaces -- including parks and community gardens -- near their homes.

  2. Housing

    Update the local zoning ordinance to encourage infill development, giving residents a diverse range of housing options.

  3. Transportation

    Design roadways according to Complete Streets principles that support many modes of travel, including walking and cycling. Expand public transit use throughout the community.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

North Carolina Gullah Geechee Heritage Trail (2023)

Navassa, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Trails

Description: This project will install educational storyboards and benches along a section of the trail at historic Reeves Chapel so that visitors can learn about the area's history.

John N. Smith Cemetery Resoration with Preservation Inc. (2021)

Southport, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: The stories of those buried in the John N. Smith Cemetery in Southport have never been shared with the broader community. As the only African American cemetery in the region, the John N Smith Cemetery Restoration and Preservation group created an outdoor museum onsite. The museum teaches residents about the racial and economic discrimination that Black members of that community have faced, as well as contributions residents made to the community. Project organizers designed and installed interpretive signage, as well as benches and a display board for public announcements and other information. Designed to be accessible for people of all ages, the space recounts an important part of Southport's history and culture.

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