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Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
12/1/2014

Lead Agency: Age and Disability Friendly San Francisco Initiative

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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. Health and Community Services

    Invest in natural disaster resiliency and emergency preparedness measures, including expanded efforts to decrease response timing for older adults and people with disabilities in emergency situations.

  2. Transportation

    Improve transportation systems by increasing the availability of transit information online, in print, and at kiosks, while evaluating how ridesharing can be incorporated into transit systems to benefit older adults.

  3. Outdoor Spaces

    Modify existing crosswalks to make them more accessible to pedestrians and people with disabilities. Increase the use of public parks and open space for community events, particularly in economically disenfranchised neighborhoods.

Progress Report Download

San Francisco's progress report highlights the City's achievements related to housing stability, transportation and mobility and disaster resilience, among other topics. The City convened a working group on housing, which created a report with recommendations to increase assisted living options. Additionally, the City launched a pilot eviction prevention program, which provided legal aid services to tenants. San Francisco's public transit provider created a website compiling transportation resources for people with disabilities and older adults. To make walking safer, they also increased crossing times at intersections. The City's hazard mitigation plan focuses on older adults' needs and includes recommendations for resiliency.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

Florence Fang Asian Community Garden (2018)

San Francisco, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: When the Florence Fang Asian Community Garden opened in the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood in 2014, it focused on serving Asian immigrant elders and filled a need for green space and fresh food. This project expanded the garden, adding 3,000 square feet of gardening space and making it the second largest urban farm in San Francisco. The additional space allowed gardeners to try new techniques -- such as row planting -- that increased the garden's yields. Additionally, organizers upgraded the garden's compost system and set up beehives to help with pollinating crops. The larger harvest allowed garden organizers to distribute four tons of produce annually to local families in needs, including culturally relevant foods such as bok choy and Chinese chives.

Outer Sunset Neighbors (2024)

San Francisco, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: Three walk audits will evaluate the safety and walkability of sidewalks and crosswalks in San Francisco's Little Chinatown neighborhood. Chinese-speaking volunteers will participate in the audits and attend meetings with city officials to discuss the results.

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