Manitou Springs, Colorado Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
12/29/2017

Lead Agency: Age-Friendly Manitou Springs Committee

Age-Friendly Taskforce/Advisory Council/Commission

Action Plan Download

Manitou Springs developed its action plan with the goal of supporting age-friendly projects and keeping the needs of older adults top of mind as community projects are planned and executed. As part of a regional age-friendly initiative, Manitou Springs is now able to access a great range of local, state and federal resources and is working on a countywide approach to livability and especially issues related to older adults. By becoming an active member of this regional age-friendly group, Manitou Springs is able to work on broader transportation, housing and policy issues that span the greater southern Colorado region.

Action Plan Highlights

  1. Outdoor Spaces

    Support and participate in planning for age-friendly renovations of the central library, the fitness court and key parks and public spaces.

  2. Communication and Information

    Enhance and build a public age-friendly profile through social media, local publications and a more robust age-friendly committee.

  3. Housing

    Develop a home improvement guide and list of funding programs that help people remain in their homes and age in place.

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Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

Innovations in Aging Collaborative

Colorado Springs, CO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2017

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: This grant improved the Southeast community by improving the sense of ownership, safety, beauty, and usability of the Sand Creek Trail that safely connects community hubs such as the YMCA, Silver Key Senior Services, Sand Creek Library, and Atlas Preparatory School for pedestrians of all ages.

Innovations in Aging Collaborative

Colorado Springs, CO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: This grant improved the Southeast community by improving the sense of ownership, safety, beauty, and usability of the Sand Creek Trail that safely connects community hubs such as the YMCA, Silver Key Senior Services, Sand Creek Library, and Atlas Preparatory School for pedestrians of all ages.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

Launched in 2017, the annual AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to local governments and nonprofits in order to fund quick-action, ready-to-implement projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.

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