Presque Isle, Maine Print
Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
5/4/2018
Lead Agency: Presque Isle Area Agency on Aging
Non-profit
Action Plan Download
Presque Isles developed its action plan in conjunction with local stakeholder groups. The initiative focuses on eight domains of livability, concentrating on three specific areas of impact--Outdoor Spaces and Public Buildings, Civic Participation, and Transportation.
Action Plan Highlights
Outdoor Spaces
Improve safety downtown for pedestrians, bicycles, strollers and wheelchairs by repairing sidewalks and crosswalks.Civic Participation and Employment
Increase access to information on local activities, and create a "social buddies" program to give older adults a companion for attending events.Transportation
Improve local bus systems, based on suggestions from riders, to better serve older residents.
