Madison, New Hampshire Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
7/11/2018

Lead Agency: Gibson Center - Mount Washington Valley

Non-profit

Action Plan Download

Mount Washington Valley Gibson Age Friendly is a 12 community group with 11 communities in NH (Albany, Bartlett, Chatham, Conway, Eaton, Freedom, Hart's Location, Jackson, Madison, Ossipee and Tamworth) and one community in Maine (Fryeburg). They have developed a regional action plan that addresses social isolation, health and resources, aging in place, outdoor spaces, and transportation. The plan sets up town-specific service directories and establishes email exchanges to help older residents gain access to aging resources in their localities, and helps increase housing choice by creating a town-by-town guide on ADUs, along with resource documents for residents seeking subsidized housing.

Action Plan Highlights

  1. Housing

    Diversify housing stock and allow for higher density development by modifying local zoning, changing permit requirements to allow for more affordable and workforce housing, providing examples of successful affordable housing legislation to local communities, and creating resources for communities on building legal Accessory Dwelling Units.

  2. Outdoor Spaces

    Encourage use of local hiking trails by residents of all ages and abilities through a regional health and wellness hospital partnership.

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Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

Friends of Constitution Park Ossipee (FCPO)

Center Ossipee, NH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Public places

Description: A covered pavilion with benches will be built to provide shade and a gathering place.

Gibson Center For Senior Services with Age-Friendly Mount Washington Valley (2023)

North Conway, NH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Housing

Description: This grant will support the Safe and Smart Home Expo, which will include a Smart Home on Wheels that will demonstrate technology that can enable older people to age in place safely and in comfort.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

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