Newport, Vermont Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
12/12/2012

Lead Agency: Newport Age Friendly Community Advisory Council

Age-Friendly Taskforce/Advisory Council/Commission

Action Plan Download

Newport developed its action plan to address gaps in economic opportunity and social isolation. Newport's action plan commits to combating social isolation by improving access to town information and expanding access to internet and centralized communication systems, similar to a designated 2-1-1 service. Newport is also enhancing its already well-known outdoor spaces to make them more accessible for the public, building better business opportunities, and creating safer pedestrian and bike areas. Newport also focuses on aiding older adults with better housing repair services, better transportation, and greater access to caregivers.

Action Plan Highlights

  1. Housing

    Evaluate zoning restrictions on alternative housing options like homesharing, ADUs, village-to-village models, co-housing and cooperative housing, and increasing loans and grants to help homeowners adapt single family homes.

  2. Health and Community Services

    Increase case management and create programs to shield older adults against caregiver abuse, family abuse, and financial abuse. Increase educational opportunities related to growing, purchasing, storing, and preparing healthy food.

  3. Transportation

    Expand transportation routes to connect to services in adjacent towns by assessing current ridership and creating new partnerships.

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Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

Central Vermont Council on Aging

Washing, Orange & Lamoille Counties, VT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Other

Description: This grant will fund an initiative to help adults age 60 combat social isolation during coronavirus pandemic by providing homebound residents with monthly creative art kits and volunteer companions. The initiative will culminate with a digital art show featuring the creative work by participants and volunteers.

City of Newport

Newport, VT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Transportation

Description: When complete this project will help join three segments of land to form a seven mile waterfront recreational corridor for Newport including trails and a much-needed bridge.

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