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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Measles continues to spread in the Valley, and Maricopa County officials are warning of potential public exposures in Tempe and Surprise. -
Several Tempe and Phoenix neighbors reported smelling a strong odor of natural gas outside their homes on July 6, but local authorities said they did not detect a gas leak. -
Nearly 1,800 formerly homeless Arizonans could be at risk of losing shelter as the Trump administration seeks a major overhaul of federal funding for homelessness programs. -
According to the ASU police report, a 73-year-old woman waited for the robot to pass by before crossing. The robot then abruptly reversed, knocking the woman down before changing directions again and running her over a second time. -
A Tucson woman is suing the city of Tempe over its reaction to a social media post that led to the evacuation of City Hall and her arrest. The federal that alleges constitutional rights violations.
