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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.

Montclair's progress report shows the community's focus on housing access, on-demand transportation service and social inclusion. Residents worked to form a housing task force, which advocates for universal design, tenant protections and diverse housing options, such as missing middle housing, cohousing and accessory dwelling units. Resident voices also guide local transportation policy, with members of the Senior Bus Roundtable suggesting improvements for the township's on-demand transit service. In recent years, Montclair's local lifelong learning has doubled its course offerings, and expanded class registrations as well. To combat ageism, the community also launched its Faces of Aging program, which encourages older adults to create self portraits and reflect on what aging means to them.