Salem, Oregon Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
5/16/2017

Lead Agency: Center 50+

Senior/Community Center

Action Plan Download

Salem developed its action plan in coordination with forty agency partners, neighborhood representatives, bike and pedestrian groups, nonprofits and faith communities, business owners, city, county, and state representatives, and older adults. The plan focuses on access to transportation and community-wide mobility; accessible, appropriate, and affordable housing; supportive community and health services for all; opportunities for civic engagement, volunteerism and employment; safe and appealing outdoor spaces and accessible public buildings; and social connections, inclusion, and respect.

Action Plan Highlights

  1. Transportation

    Conduct a community education program focused on public transportation, walking, biking and carpool options for older adults.

  2. Housing

    Provide education for residents and conduct community discussions on affordable housing options for older adults, while offering training to local building and developers on universal design.

  3. Communication and Information

    Create a communication tool box to educate community partners and municipalities on how to effectively communicate with older adults centered around 'word of mouth' peer-to-peer information sharing, informal leaders to facilitate communications, current events and opportunities to disseminate information.

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Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

Alberta Main Street

Portland, OR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Diversity and inclusion

Description: Grant funds will be used to increase marketing of Summer of Alberta to low-income housing districts and other often overlooked individuals, which will increase cultural activities for children to learn and explore and ensure all low-income students in Portland have access to vital outdoor experiences.

APANO Communities United Fund

Portland, OR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Transportation

Description: This new pilot program will engage elders in the Jade District and teach them to use technology to increase mobility and connect to community resources.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

Launched in 2017, the annual AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to local governments and nonprofits in order to fund quick-action, ready-to-implement projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.

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