Augusta Age-Friendly

Contact: Duane Scott (dscott760@me.com)

Joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities: 2016-05-05

Governance: All-Volunteer with strong municipal ties

Highlight of 2023: Incorporation of age-friendly initiatives in Augusta’s Comprehensive Plan Update.

Augusta Age-Friendly's Initiatives and Accomplishments:

Housing

Winter 2023-24 - In partnership with Augusta’s Parks & Recreation Bureau, the Police Department, the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office, the Kennebec Journal, and several local businesses, qualifying residents can participate in a Sand Bucket and/or Clear Paths (snow shoveling) program.  

Respect and Social Inclusion

• Incorporated Augusta Age-Friendly (AAF) community initiatives in Augusta’s Comprehensive Plan update. 

• AAF member of Maine’s Public Transit Advisory Council representing age-friendly needs. 

Transportation (including promotion of active transportation)

• CAPITAL (Cyclists And Pedestrians Invigorating The Augusta Life), initiated by earlier AAF efforts, collaborated with the Augusta City Council to establish by ordinance, a Bicyclist and Pedestrian Safety Committee 

• AAF partnered with AARP Maine, Chelsea Age-Friendly and Hallowell All Age-Friendly to host a regional Transportation Forum