Government Agency

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.

St. Louis County's age-friendly progress report describes community successes related to health, mobility, accessibility and civic engagement. The County updated local community health disease profile data, which it publishes on the local health department's website. In partnership with Metro Transit, the community completed an analysis of its MetroBus system from the perspective of older adults. Data -- including input from transit users -- helped transportation planners identify future enhancements to the transit system, including plans for increased service and additional transit stops. St. Louis also created new programming to build intergenerational relationships, including establishing community gardening programs.