8 Areas of Livability — Overarching Goals
- Identify baseline data for each Area of Livability. Identify and integrate best practices from other Age Friendly communities across the U.S. and internationally.
- Determine a set of evaluation measurements for each of the eight. Evaluate progress continuously; make course corrections as necessary.
- Ensure the sustainability of Age Friendly Berkshires initiatives by concentrating on policy, programs, systems and environmental changes whenever possible.
- Increase representation on the Active Agers Advisory Council to enhance geographic representation and diversity.
- Gain commitment from Age Friendly Berkshires partner organizations to incorporate Age-friendly initiatives and policies into their on-going work.
- Encourage the passage of municipal Age Friendly Resolutions in all 32 municipalities in Berkshire County.
- Design policies, systems or environmental changes with the goal of greater equity, accessibility, respect and inclusiveness for all Berkshire residents
- Incorporate Dementia Friendly precepts into AFB program, as appropriate
- Ensure consistency with other Regional and Local Plans already in existence