Ahead of its upcoming 15-year anniversary, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is pleased to announce that the final Beyond Mobility plan document, executive summary, and appendices have been posted to the Beyond Mobility website at the following...
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Massachusetts Receives $360,000 Federal Grant for Mobility Management Pilot Program
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced it has received a $360,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Innovative Coordinated Access & Mobility (ICAM) Program to undertake a two-year statewide mobility management pilot. ...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $39M in Community Development Block Grants to 65 Communities
In a recent announcement at Chelsea City Hall, Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus were joined by members of the Legislature and municipal leaders from across the state to award $39...
Listening Sessions in Full Swing for Age- and Dementia-Friendly Massachusetts Action Plan Refresh
The Executive Office of Elder Affairs and a range of community partners have held listening sessions for the Age- and Dementia-Friendly Massachusetts Action Plan Refresh in Salem, Lawrence, Springfield and on Cape Cod with more coming up in Greenfield and the...
AARP Releases Resources that Support ‘Middle Housing’ and ‘Complete Streets’
AARP's Livable Communities team released guides that support housing and transportation that can help communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly to accomplish goals that include creating more housing options and streets that accommodate all users....
American Alliance of Museums Outlines Opportunity for Supporting Older Adults and Age-Friendly Communities
In a recent blog post, the American Alliance of Museums promotes ways that museums can help strengthen age-friendly communities as places of social connection, employment, mental and physical engagement and combatting ageism. The article also notes that museum...
JCHS of Harvard University Compiles Book on Residential Design that Includes Senior Housing
The State of Housing Design 2023 is the first book in a new series that reviews national trends, ideas, and critical issues as they relate to residential design. This volume examines recently built housing projects of notable design that address issues of...
WalkMassachusetts Creates New Resource with Funding Strategies to Improve Walking Infrastructure
WalkMassachusetts has compiled a list of funding strategies and opportunities into a resource to help organizations and municipalities improve walking infrastructure. This is a valuable guide for partners working to advance age- and dementia friendly communities. The...
Survey Available and Listening Sessions Coming up to Support Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly Action Plan Refresh
Massachusetts is working to update its age- and dementia-friendly action plan and needs your help! Age- and dementia-friendly communities are cities and towns that have made a commitment and taken action to become more inclusive and supportive of older adults, as...
Age-Friendly Health Systems Initiative Announces Resource to Help Prepare Older Adults for Medical Appointments
A new "My Health Checklist" is available from the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative, which is designed to help older adults get the most out of upcoming medical appointments. This guide is intended to help older adults think through all aspects of health — what’s...