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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.

New York City's age-friendly progress report highlights efforts to help older adults age in place, to neighborhoods safer and to address social isolation. The City has helped build and preserve over 200,000 units of affordable housing. This includes efforts to transform vacant properties into rental housing. The community also developed an aging-in-place guide for business owners. To facilitate more informed planning and equitable access to resources, New York created an open-source interactive map of the City's older adult population. Additionally, the Parks without Borders initiative seeks to rework park entrances to improve safety and accessibility and make public greenspace more inviting. Other successes include efforts to include older adults in the arts, expand food delivery and nutrition programs and increase access to health care services.