San Diego, California Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
1/11/2019

Lead Agency: City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department

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.

Progress Report Download

The City and County of San Diego worked to provide affordable transportation, address homelessness, bridge the digital divide and offer age-friendly community programming. San Diego conducted its point-in-time count -- as well as follow-up surveys -- to determine how many residents are unhoused and who they are. They also worked with community partners to prevent homelessness, advocate for affordable housing and offer home modification and repair assistance. The local transit system launched a new fare collection system and worked to teach older adults how to access reduced fares. Additionally, San Diego hosted a technology fair to educate older adults residents on telemedicine, online scams and ways technology can foster social connection. Other community events included an age-friendly film festival, as well as book discussion groups and physical fitness programming.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

Bayside Community Center (2022)

San Diego, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: This project turned a patch of dirt in Linda Vista Community Park into a garden. Today, the site provided produce for a local environmental learning center. The garden also serves as an alternative food source in an area that's considered a food desert.

Circulate San Diego (2020)

El Cajon, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Inclusive transportation solutions

Description: To help older adults in El Cajon's large Iraqi refugee community navigate the area's public transit system, Circulate San Diego created training materials in Arabic. Older adults in this community are more likely to suffer from PTSD and social isolation, with language and cultural barriers preventing many from comfortably leaving home. The training resources included a how-to video, as well as materials to help local high school students share information about transit basics with family members and neighbors. Circulate San Diego also created a transit map and brochures in Arabic. Project organizers say they hope the resources helps community members use transit as a mobility option -- and a way to regain independence.

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