9 northern NH towns want to be more senior friendly. They are working together so that NH is age friendly according AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly Communities.
NH is Age Friendly Soon
To do this, they are working on creating better changes to housing, transportation, health services, and employment.
It’s the first time that rural towns in NH have joined together as a single resource—sharing and planning entirely for the purpose of being age friendly.
The planning network includes the Mount Washington Valley towns of Albany, Bartlett, Chatham, Conway, Eaton, Freedom, Jackson, Madison, and Tamworth.
How They Will Become Age Friendly
The idea is to create livable communities that promote wellbeing, economic growth, and happier, healthier people of all ages.
They will do this through walkable streets, affordable housing, transportation options, and more.
These plans will be put into action in 3 phases over the next 5 years. This includes designing outdoor spaces and buildings. Creating access to leisure and cultural activities, so that seniors can be social. More opportunities for older residents to work and volunteer.
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