Longwood, Florida Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
12/14/2016

Lead Agency: The City of Longwood

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. Health and Community Services

    Provide free medical assistance and advanced life support to all city residents, along with free transportation to local hospitals. Provide medical assistance at emergency shelters during natural disasters

  2. Transportation

    Promote Transit Oriented Development by encouraging higher density building near transit routes, and more mixed-use development.

  3. Housing

    Create new development opportunities to increase the supply of affordable housing units.

Progress Report Download

Longwood's age-friendly progress report shows a commitment to improving community health and expanding housing and transportation options. The community offers free health check-ups and fitness programming for residents. To help older adults age in place, the local age-friendly initiative also promoted affordable housing construction -- including efforts to build tiny homes. They also created an accessibility plan and worked to improve street lighting and make sidewalks and crosswalks easier to navigate for people with disabilities.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

City of Longwood Public Works Department (2026)

Longwood, FL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Transportation Other

Description: High-visibility crosswalks, accessible curb ramps and pedestrian signs will be installed along a busy residential street. These improvements will make crossings clearer and reduce walking risks for older residents.

College Park Main Street (2026)

Orlando, FL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: Two curb-level parklets will replace on-street parking with accessible seating and pedestrian buffers. These spaces will offer resting spots that encourage walking and casual downtown interaction.

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