Our Livable Community
In April 2004, the State Advisory Council on Aging issued its annual report to the Michigan Commission on Aging on "Elder Friendly Communities."
The Council's recommendation was: "The Commission and Office of Services to the Aging should become active participants and state leaders in initiatives to create healthy communities for all ages."
Attributes of a Livable Community
- Access to Health Care
- Commerce
- Enrichment
- Housing: Availability and Affordability
- Housing: Modification and Maintenance
- Inclusion
- Walkability
- Supportive Community Systems
- Safety and Security
- Transportation
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Our Livable Community
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- New pedestrian crosswalks have been installed in the downtown core to promote more safe and convenient access to stores
- Sidewalk paths have been extended and widened in certain areas to improve pedestrian flow
- Several open parks have made improvements to their facilities including water area, shuffle board and bocce ball
- During the summer months, free outdoor concerts held on Thursday and Friday evenings
- Annual Founders Festival Parade and weekend-long event, readily accessible and with provided transportation centers
- Annual Memorial Day honoring our past war veterans
- Low-cost shuttle service is available to area shopping malls, grocery stores, senior center and hospitals ($2 each way)
- Reduced-fare taxi service supplements for shuttle service
- Extensive community-oriented, multi-purpose facility for citizens of all ages, providing multi-generational activities and family oriented activities (Costick Center)
- Road sign improvements using larger and more clear signage and placement
- Several new and/or improved hospital facilities within the local area: Henry Ford, Beaumont and Ascension / Providence
