Shepherdstown, West Virginia Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
9/24/2018

Lead Agency: Municipality of Shepherdstown

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. Communication and Information

    Develop a process of communicating directly to all residents who would like to receive more information on age-friendly programs from the town government, including an email list and an information kiosk.

  2. Outdoor Spaces

    Improve the streetscape by constructing new bike paths connecting downtown areas and parks, create a multi-modal walking path with a post-and-rope hand assist, repair hazardous sidewalks, and install new ADA compliant curb cuts at all major intersections.

  3. Transportation

    Increase transportation options by expanding existing bus routes, developing new routes, and expanding volunteer driving programs.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

Ranson Community Gardens (2024)

Ranson, WV

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: This project will add heritage apple trees to a community garden, activating an unused space in the floodplain. Once planted, a trail with a bench will connect the new orchard to the rest of the gardens and an indoor walking path popular with older adults.

Town of Lovettsville (2024)

Lovettsville, VA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Bikeability

Description: The town will install bike racks in front of Lovettsville's town hall, enabling residents to more easily access community events, social activities and local businesses.

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