Minneapolis, Minnesota Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
6/8/2015

Lead Agency: Minneapolis Access and Outreach

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. Housing

    Provide new housing options for a variety of desires, needs, and budgets by supporting new housing models like ADUs.

  2. Transportation

    Grow transportation options by expanding rideshare, repealing regulations that inhibit certain volunteer- and membership-based transportation organizations and initiatives from operating, and implementing best practice models like Complete Streets.

  3. Health and Community Services

    Prevent patient decline associated with hospitalization by improving post-discharge follow-up and increasing support for home visiting services.

Progress Report Download

Minneapolis' age-friendly progress report focused on three main areas: housing, transportation and health and wellness. Minneapolis made headway in increasing its affordable housing stock. To increase housing diversity, the community implemented ADU-friendly zoning updates. Minneapolis also updated several transportation policies, including launching a Safe Streets initiative and a Vision Zero plan, expanding ride-sharing offerings and working to improve accessible and multimodal options. Additionally, the City offered physical fitness programming and provided older adults assistance through the Block Nurse Program, an initiative designed to help homebound during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (2018)

Minneapolis, MN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Engaging people in transportation options/safety

Description: To help people become less reliant on driving to get around, Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota hosted Bikeable Community Workshops in eight municipalities. Each workshop provided community leaders with resources to make their neighborhoods more accessible and bikeable. Participants included elected officials, city staff, local nonprofits and small business owners. Following the events, BikeMN team members provided on-the-ground technical assistance and expertise to the eight host communities. Participating community leaders and bicycle advocates also formed steering committees to work on bike-friendly community goals going forward.

City of Minneapolis (2022)

Minneapolis, MN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Improved wayfinding

Description: This project bolstered a network of mobility hubs -- spots around town that aid travelers -- with improved signage and seating. The City of Minneapolis hired local ambassadors to educate residents about their use.

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