Nearly a year later, the group presented its final plan to the City Council.
Tempe’s Age-Friendly Action Plan will now go to AARP, which oversees the Age-Friendly communities nationwide, for review.
The plan is broken down into eight domains of livability — things like housing, employment, transportation and outdoor spaces.
"Finally, one of our most exciting initiatives falls under our outdoor space and buildings," said Megan Wilson, Tempe's community health program manager. "Tempe aims to be a national leader by developing one of the largest dementia family parks in the country. A beautiful and engaging safe outdoor space designed for caregivers and their loved ones with memory loss."
Other key goals were developed based on information received from residents who "want easier access to information and greater opportunities to engage in their community. These needs will be addressed through our communication information and civic participation employment domains," Wilson said.
And Wilson said, because most Tempe residents want to remain in their own home as they age, there are plans to focus on modifications that support safe aging in place.
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The Tempe Union High School District Governing Board is responding to concerns from the community over a voyeurism case at Corona del Sol. -
Tempe police announced nearly 100 additional charges against a former Corona Del Sol employee who was accused of downloading videos of girls changing in the dance room while the girl’s locker room was under renovation.
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Several window panels were broken at the Fisher Industries facility. The parent company, North Dakota-based Fisher Sand & Gravel, is contracted by the federal government for border wall construction. Tempe Police say investigators believe multiple people arrived around 4 in the morning to damage the building. -
Tempe officials are scheduled to hold informational meetings Thursday to review a proposed ordinance that would ban automatic license plate readers. -
Arizona State University's recent performance, which borders physical theatre and dance, will debut in Paris at UNESCO’s MOST Climate Summit.
