Portland, Oregon Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
4/4/2012

Lead Agency: Age-Friendly Portland and Multnomah County

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. Transportation

    Augment the local transit agency's fixed and paratransit services with free and low-cost transportation options, such as circulator buses and vans, volunteer drivers and reduced-cost taxi and ridehailing.

  2. Outdoor Spaces

    Create accessibility and universal design standards for plazas and public squares. Partnering with playground developers to build more accessible public play areas and play equipment.

  3. Housing

    Explore opportunities and barriers to creating affordable, accessible, multigenerational housing.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

ReFIT - Remodeling for Independence Together (2024)

Portland, OR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: This project will educate older adults about home modifications during outreach events at Portland-area senior centers, with a focus on residents who speak little or no English. ReFIT will also install grab bars in homes.

SWTrails PDX (2024)

Portland, OR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Trails

Description: This project will replace missing wayfinding signs along a 46-mile trail network. The trails offer safe routes for older adults who don't wish to drive or enjoy walking for recreation.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

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