Maplewood, New Jersey Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
7/16/2018

Lead Agency: SOMA Two Towns for All Ages

Coalition

Action Plan

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. Transportation

    Provide transportation options for weekend and evening events by evaluating current senior bus services and looking for ways to increase ridership.

  2. Housing

    Increase housing for older adults through new pilot programs.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

Maplewood Memorial Park Conservancy (2024)

Maplewood, NJ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Trails

Description: This project will create a walking loop to improve pedestrian safety for commuters and park visitors. In addition, volunteers will plant trees, shrubs and flowers to restore the park's historic entryway.

Walk Bike Ride South Orange with Meadowland Park Conservancy (2025)

South Orange, NJ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Bikeability

Description: This project will engage volunteers to paint artistic crosswalks, add paint to bike lanes, and install delineators on Mead Street. This will improve safety for older adults and all visitors to the park and community center.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

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