Woodstock, Illinois Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
4/23/2019

Lead Agency: City of Woodstock

Government Agency

Action Plan

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. Outdoor Spaces

    Encourage residents to gather outdoors by constructing pocket parks, creating community garden and adding seating, public art and performance spaces throughout town.

  2. Transportation

    Support walkability by connecting the local sidewalk and bike path network.

  3. Housing

    Explore zoning updates to allow more mixed-use development, as well as diverse housing options including accessory dwelling units, co-ops and group living arrangements.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

City of Woodstock (2022)

Woodstock, IL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Trails

Description: This project built a wide pathway of crushed limestone through the deep woods in Emricson Park. To give people a place to rest and observe nature, the city also created seating areas along the pathway.

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley (2023)

Elgin, IL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services

Description: This project will help low-income older residents remain safely in their homes by providing repairs and modifications that address health, safety or code violations issues.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

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