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ROADMAP
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Many thanks to the following organizations and volunteer advisory groups for
their support for and participation in envisioning and activating the 2022 Town
of Danville Age-Friendly Roadmap.
TOWN COUNCIL
Newell Arnerich, Mayor
Robert Storer, Vice Mayor
Dave Fong
Renee Morgan
Karen Stepper
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
Candace Hendra, Chair
Steven Freshman, Vice Chair
Jim Donnelly
Roxanne Foster
Sandra Moody
TOWN STAFF
Joe Calabrigo, Town Manager
Rob Ewing, City Attorney
Henry Perezalonso, Recreation, Arts & Community
Services Director
Jessica Wallner, Recreation Superintendent
Leah Martinez, Program Supervisor
MIG (CONSULTANT) STAFF
Jamillah Jordan
Ana Padilla
Kate Welty
The Danville Age-Friendly Roadmap charts a course of action to promote
health equity across the life span and enable residents of all ages to stay
connected and engaged in their communities.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PROCESS
Developed through a dynamic and community driven
process, the Age-Friendly Roadmap reflects the needs,
interests, and priorities of a diverse cross-section
of Danville community members. It also builds on
community engagement findings and programming
for seniors resulting from the 2017 Danville Parks,
Recreation and Arts Strategic Plan Update.
Over three hundred community members participated
in a broad range of outreach activities including:
• Intercept Events
• Online Questionnaire
• Senior Advisory Commission Work Sessions
VISION
Small town atmosphere, outstanding quality of life.
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MISSION
The Town of Danville’s mission statement is to
deliver superior municipal services that make people’s
lives better.
• We keep residents, businesses, and property safe
• We provide well-maintained public facilities
• We protect our environment, preserve our history,
and retain the distinctive character
• We celebrate diversity, dignity, and equality for all
members of our community
• We provide opportunities that support residents’
growth and enrichment
• We promote and support economic vitality and growth
• We represent and promote Danville’s best interests
• We celebrate community through family oriented
special events
• We engage and communicate with residents
and businesses effectively
CALL TO ACTION
The Age-Friendly Roadmap provides tools for the Town
of Danville, the Senior Advisory Commission, and the
community to improve the quality of life for residents
of all ages. To achieve the community’s vision, we
encourage Town partners and community stewards to
commit to taking action in your own spheres of influence.
Within the five livability domains highlighted on the
following pages, we outline strategies that are responsive
to our community’s needs and aligned with international
age-friendly best practices. With the energy, commitment,
and passion of all of us working together, we will achieve
our vision of an age-friendly Danville, where all residents
are valued and thrive.
TRANSPORTATION
Provide accessible, safe, convenient, and affordable
travel options—including public transit, rideshare,
walking, and biking—to get people of all ages where
they need to go.
HOUSING
Assure that older people can age in place—stay in
their homes and communities for as long as possible—
and have a diverse range of housing options that are
accessible, safe, convenient, and affordable.
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Create opportunities for intergenerational and
multicultural interaction that promote health
and wellness and connect people of all ages to a
diverse array of resources and services available
in Danville.
OUTDOOR AND INDOOR FACILITIES
Provide people of all ages and abilities with indoor
and outdoor places to gather, exercise, socialize, and
access services to support active and healthy lifestyles.
ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS
Offer a wide variety of learning, fitness, social,
multicultural, and intergenerational activities for
people of all ages, abilities, and incomes to enjoy.
LIVABILITY DOMAINS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction and Context 07
Chapter 2: Community Engagement:
Understanding the Needs 11
Chapter 3: Domains of Livability 16
Chapter 4: Priority Strategies by Domain 19
Chapter 5: Implementation
and Accountability 24
Chapter 6: Next Steps 29
APPENDIX
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Appendix A: Age-Friendly Baseline
Summary and Matrix 31
Appendix B: Implementation Tools 40
Appendix C: Potential Grant Funding 44
Appendix D: Community
Engagement Summaries 47
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
AND CONTEXT
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT
One of the biggest demographic
trends in Danville, and in many places
across the nation, is the aging of
our population. Between 2000 and
2020, the percentage of Danville
residents that are 65 years and older
increased from 10% to 18.4%. In 2021,
the Town of Danville and the Senior
Advisory Commission developed this
Age-Friendly Roadmap that outlines
goals and strategies to make Danville
even more livable and better able to
support people of all ages.
Danville Community
As you can see from our vision statement, Danville
is an outstanding place to live. Its quaint small-town
charm, and reputation for being one of the safest cities
in California, draws long-time residents and visitors
alike. With views of Mt. Diablo, the Town offers an
array of parks, trails, and arts and recreation activities
for all ages. We take our mission to heart and work
hard to be accessible and responsive to our entire
community.
VISION
Small town atmosphere, outstanding quality of life.
MISSION
The Town of Danville’s mission statement is to
deliver superior municipal services that make people’s
lives better.
• We keep residents, businesses, and property safe
• We provide well-maintained public facilities
• We protect our environment, preserve our history,
and retain the distinctive character
• We celebrate diversity, dignity, and equality for all
members of our community
• We provide opportunities that support residents’
growth and enrichment
• We promote and support economic vitality
and growth
• We represent and promote Danville’s best interests
• We celebrate community through family oriented
special events
• We engage and communicate with residents
and businesses effectively
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DEMOGRAPHICS (AGE, GENDER,
RACE/ETHNICITY)
With a 2020 population of 43,582, Danville has
increased nearly 3.5% since the most recent census,
which recorded a population of 42,039 in 2010.¹ As
discussed, Danville is aging, with the U.S. Census
Bureau 2019 American Community Survey indicating
that 18.4% of residents are sixty-five or older. The
median age in Danville is 45.7 years, which is about
20% higher than the figure in the San Francisco-
Oakland-Berkeley, CA Metro Area and about 25%
higher than the figure in California.²
The 2020 census also shows that 70.8% of the total
population is white alone, 15% is Asian alone, 11% is
two or more races, and 9% is Hispanic or Latino.³
The U.S. Census Bureau 2019 American Community
Survey indicates that the vast majority, 83.72%, of
Danville residents speak only English, while 16.28%
speak other languages. The non-English language
spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific
Island languages, which is spoken by 6.88% of the
population. Roughly 68% have either a bachelors or
graduate degree, and the average household income
in Danville is $214,627 with a poverty rate of 3.44%.
The median rental costs in recent years comes to
$2,489 per month, and the median house value is
$1.09 million.4
Plan Purpose and Development
The Danville Age-Friendly Roadmap is designed to:
• Outline goals and strategies to make Danville more
livable and better able to support people of all ages.
• Help people to stay in their communities as they
age and as their needs change.
• Improve the quality of life for the very young, the
very old, and everyone in between!
This Roadmap is intended for use by Town staff, Senior
Advisory Commission members, collaborating agencies
and organizations, and other decision makers to ensure
the high quality of life enjoyed by Danville residents and
visitors is equally accessible to all age groups.
The planning process, led by MIG, Inc., included
three phases:
Phase 1: Where are we now?
Phase 2: Where do we want to be?
Phase 3: How do we get there?
These three phases encompass efforts to identify
current conditions, determine the community’s future
vision, and create a dynamic plan for achieving the
established vision. The Roadmap also builds on
community engagement findings and programming
for seniors resulting from the 2017 Danville Parks,
Recreation and Arts Strategic Plan Update.
1 U.S. Census Bureau, 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)
2 Please note that due to the pandemic, 2020 Census data for
age breakdown is not available, so we used the 2019 American
Community Survey Population 60 Years and Over in the United
States.
3 U.S. Census Bureau, 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)
4 Please note that due to the pandemic, 2020 Census data for
languages spoken, education, income, and housing costs is not
available, so we used the 2019 American Community Survey
Population 60 Years and Over in the United States.
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Why This Work is Important
THE AGE WAVE
The largest generation in America’s history, fondly
known as the Baby Boomers, is aging. Simultaneously,
due to advances in health care, people are living
longer. This convergence has thrust our country into an
age wave. In 2032, the population age 65+ will exceed
the number of children under age 15 for the first time
in our history and by mid-century, one in five U.S.
residents is expected to be aged 65 years or over.
In Danville, the largest increase in 2020 population,
compared to 2000, was the 65+ age group, who
jumped from 10 to 18% of the population.
AGING IN PLACE
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
defines aging in place as “the ability to live in one’s
own home and community safely, independently, and
comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.”
As the aging population grows and their needs change,
Danville wants to ensure that our community supports
aging in place. To do that, we know we need to look at
factors such as land use, housing and transportation, as
well social and community connections.
EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Danville is committed to implementing the Age-
Friendly Roadmap in a way that supports optimal
aging for all of Danville’s residents, including people of
color, immigrants, English language learners, LGBTQ
community members, and women. Figure 1 illustrates
the race for Danville residents over 60 years of age.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau 2019 American
Community Survey Population 60 Years and Over in
the United States: 5
• Thirty-two percent (32%) of seniors living in Danville
are living alone.
• The mean Social Security Income in Danville is
$25,751 per year.
• Thirty-five percent (35%) of seniors in Danville are
employed.
• Thirteen percent (13%) of seniors in Danville are
veterans.
FIGURE 1: RACE FOR DANVILLE RESIDENTS 60 AND OVER
Two or more races
Some other race
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander
Asian
American Indian and Alaska Native
Black or African American
White
0.90%
0.80%
0.00%
9.20%
0.20%
1.5%
87.50%
U.S. Census Bureau (2019). American Community Survey Population 60 Years and Over in the United States
5 Please note that due to the pandemic, 2020 Census data
broken down by age group is not available, so we used the 2019
American Community Survey Population 60 Years and Over in the
United States.
CHAPTER 2
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT:
UNDERSTANDING
THE NEEDS
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CHAPTER 2
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS
The Age-Friendly Roadmap was
developed through a community-
driven process and engaging with
Danville residents was integral to
each phase of the planning process.
Through the public outreach program,
the Town of Danville engaged over
three hundred community members
through the following activities:
• Commission Baseline Matrix. The Senior Advisory
Commissioners inventoried senior services and
needs with the goal of providing a snapshot
of Danville’s age-friendliness today, including
availability of services (e.g., health care, recreation,
food), transportation options, housing options, and
other aspects that make aging in place possible.
• Online Questionnaire. The online questionnaire
was an 18-question survey focused on the needs of
older adults. Questions related to how respondents
use available services, their satisfaction with those
services, what types of programs and facilities they
would like to see more of.
• Intercept Events. Danville staff and Commissioners
brought interactive poster boards to locations
throughout Danville to solicit people’s opinions on
the needs of older adults, as well as the services
older adults use and would like to use. The six
intercept events gathered responses from over
one hundred people and reached community
members that may not normally attend traditional
engagement events, such as meetings or workshops.
• Senior Advisory Commission Work Sessions.
The Senior Advisory Commission held three work
sessions to receive updates on the planning
process and provide direction. Commissioners
helped shape and conduct the community outreach
program and provided key insights into the
Roadmap framework.
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Community
Involvement Findings6
Key themes that emerged from the engagement
activities and subsequently guided plan developed are
summarized below.
COMMISSION BASELINE MATRIX
• Recreation options are well-covered, especially by
the Town. There will be opportunities to continue to
broaden and adjust offerings, and current practices
and trajectories mean the Town will evolve.
• Contra Costa County is a strong provider of and
conduit to services. Are there additional ways the
Town can further leverage the County’s strengths to
increase age-friendliness in Danville?
• Most available resources (outside of the recreation
realm, which offers more options) are designed
for aging adults with health or mobility issues or
those who have made the decision to move into
age-segregated housing or participate in age-
segregated programs.
• Further developing the “hub for resources”
concept and how this will be sustained and carried
forward seems like a strong direction that would
have a tangible positive impact on Town residents
and could be more inclusive of different ages and
situations. There are so many resources already
mapped out on this matrix, but many are targeted
and probably hard for a general resident who isn’t
necessarily in a crisis to access.
• Even with the “hub for resources” concept, there
appears to be a need for more transportation
and housing/aging in place options. A review of
the Open Town Hall survey seems to confirm that
residents feel that way too.
The full matrix can be found in Appendix A.
SURVEY
• Nearly 75% of respondents said recreation,
social and educational programs are needed to
comfortably grow old in Danville.
• Participants (73%) overwhelmingly said not knowing
where to look for information was a challenge.
• Over 60% of respondents felt the most pressing
concern is staying connected.
• Over 60% of respondents have participated in an
adult or senior program, service, or activity in the
past three years.
• Participants noted a wide range of issues impacting
adults and seniors in Danville. The rising cost of
living was selected by a majority or just over 50% of
respondents.
• Over 50% of respondents said an adult or senior in
their household use exercise classes.
• Reasons varied widely for why respondents do not
participate in adult/senior programs, services, or
activities.
INTERCEPT EVENTS
• The three most pressing needs for supporting
adults and growing older in Danville was staying
connected to family, friends, and community
members; accessing health care; and the high cost
of health care.
• Local community resources, special events, and
exercise classes are the top three services and
programs that are used by seniors in a household.
• The top four service people want to see more of
are recreation, social and educational programs,
natural areas, and access to transportation.
6 Full summaries of findings from the Community Survey, Intercept
Events, and Strategic Planning Workshop with the Senior Advisory
Commission can be found in Appendix D.
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SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
WORK SESSIONS
Three work sessions were held with the Senior
Advisory Commission. At the first work session on
October 28, 2020, the team set the context of the
Roadmap, demographics, and role of the Senior
Advisory Commission. The commissioners were invited
to share their vision for seniors in Danville, key needs
for seniors and ideas for moving forward. The ideas
shared are reflected below.
• Community—Address loneliness and foster social
networks for seniors.
• Culture and Diversity—Foster a culture of respect
and multiculturalism.
• Economic Growth—Support economic growth for
seniors.
• Facilities and Resources—Expand the senior center
and create a centralized hub for resources.
• Health and Well Being—Address mental health
services and support systems, physical activity, and
overall health for seniors.
• Housing and Assisted Living—Provide more
housing and more independent and assisted living
options for seniors.
• Inclusive and Multi-Generational—Support multi-
generational, inclusive, and integrated spaces and
programs.
• Sustainable—Promote green and eco-friendly
services, programs, and values.
• Transportation and Mobility —Provide safe
transportation options, shuttle services and
improved mobility for Danville seniors.
The second work session, on January 27, 2021,
was designed to discuss the community outreach
plan. After MIG shared the proposed plan, the
commissioners were invited to share their ideas and
feedback for the activities, including the Open Town
Hall Survey, Commission Outreach, Pop-up, and
intercept outreach.
At the final work session on August 13, 2021, the
MIG team shared the results and findings from the
engagement activities that were conducted including
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the Open Town Hall Survey, Pop-up, and intercept
outreach. The team also shared the initial Roadmap
strategies and domains of livability for feedback in
small groups. The preferred strategies the group
highlighted are below7.
• Transportation: Partner with senior living
communities, shuttle services, and volunteer local
drivers to improve transportation access.
o Provide readily accessible mobility personal
transports (electric wheelchairs, walkers)
strategically placed in Danville community
• Social Connections & Community-Building: Ensure
Danville has a range of housing options, including
affordable options, which enable residents to stay in
the area through all phases of life.
o Encourage affordable housing near downtown
and other walkable areas
o Continue the pre-packaged ADU program
o Encourage development of affordable senior
living facilities with varying degrees of assistance
o Consider the impact of raising property taxes
and increasing utility and water costs on
residents with fixed incomes, especially retired
citizens, and provide programs that help people
with these costs.
• Outdoor & Indoor Facilities: Provide more
flexible recreational facilities for people of all ages
and abilities.
o Year-round aquatic facilities
o Convert tennis courts to include pickleball
o Add pickleball courts
• Activities & Programs: Offer a wide variety
of learning, fitness, social, multicultural, and
intergenerational activities for people of all ages,
abilities, and incomes to enjoy.
o Create affordable interesting multigenerational
and cultural programs
Senior trips
Organized volunteer activities
Senior programs downtown
Add drop-in class options for people who
can only attend one or a few classes due to
traveling
Offer a sliding fee scale so lower income
residents can afford to participate
o Provide more emergency training for seniors
and adults
Create an emergency response plan for
seniors and adults with limited mobility,
minimal local family support and chronic
health issues7 After the August 13 work session, the Senior Advisory Commission
added a new domain of housing and related strategies.
CHAPTER 3
DOMAINS OF
LIVABILITY
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CHAPTER 3
DOMAINS OF LIVABILITY
Danville is committed to making the
town a wonderful place for people
of all ages and abilities to grow up
and grow old. Diagram 1 is the
overall Strategic Plan Framework
for the Age-Friendly Roadmap. The
Roadmap focuses on improvements
in five areas that affect the health and
quality of life for older adults. Three
of the domains relate to the built
environment—transportation; housing;
and outdoor and indoor facilities. The
other two domains relate to the social
environment—social connections and
community support and activities and
programs.
TRANSPORTATION
Provide accessible, safe, convenient, and affordable
travel options—including public transit, rideshare,
walking, and biking—to get people of all ages where
they need to go.
HOUSING
Assure that older people can age in place—stay in
their homes and communities for as long as possible—
and have a diverse range of housing options that are
accessible, safe, convenient, and affordable.
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS AND
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Create opportunities for intergenerational and
multicultural interaction that promote health and
wellness and connect people of all ages to a diverse
array of resources and services available in Danville.
OUTDOOR AND INDOOR FACILITIES
Provide people of all ages and abilities with indoor
and outdoor places to gather, exercise, socialize, and
access services to support active and healthy lifestyles.
ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS
Offer a wide variety of learning, fitness, social,
multicultural, and intergenerational activities for
people of all ages, abilities, and incomes to enjoy.
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DIAGRAM 1: STRATEGIC PLAN FRAMEWORK
Age-Friendly Roadmap:
Strategic Plan Framework
Vision
Small town atmosphere, outstanding quality of life.
Mission
The Town of Danville's mission statement is to deliver superior
municipal services that make people's lives better.
•We keep residents, businesses and property safe
•We provide well-maintained public facilities
•We protect our environment, preserve our history and retain the special character
•We celebrate diversity, dignity and equality for all members of our community
•We provide opportunities that support residents’ growth and enrichment
•We promote and support economic vitality and growth
•We represent and promote Danville’s best interests
•We celebrate community through family oriented special events
•We engage and communicate with residents and businesses effectively
Age-Friendly Roadmap Goals:
The Age-Friendly Roadmap will outline goals and strategies to make Danville more livable and
better able to support people of all ages. This roadmap will help guide the Town in serving our
community, particularly adults and seniors. It is important to help people to stay in their communities
as they age and as their needs change. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for the very young,
the very old, and everyone in between!
Domains of Livability
STRATEGIES
Activities &
Programs
Offer a wide variety
of learning, fitness,
social, multicultural
and intergenerational
activities for people
of all ages, abilities
and incomes to
enjoy.
Transportation
Provide accessible,
safe, convenient and
affordable travel
options – including
public
transit, rideshare,
walking, and biking
– to get people of all
ages where they need
to go.
Outdoor
& Indoor
Facilities
Provide people of
all ages and abilities
with indoor and
outdoor places to
gather,
exercise, socialize,
and access services
to support active and
healthy lifestyles.
Social Connections
& Community
Support
Create opportunities for intergenerational and multicultural interaction that promotehealth and wellness, and connects people of all ages to a diverse array of resources andservices available in Danville.
Housing
Assure that older
people can age
in place —stay in
their homes and
communities for as
long as possible— and have a diverse range of housing options that are accessible, safe, convenient, and affordable.
CHAPTER 4
PRIORITY
STRATEGIES
BY DOMAIN
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CHAPTER 4
PRIORITY STRATEGIES
BY DOMAIN
Transportation
Provide accessible, safe, convenient, and affordable
travel options—including public transit, rideshare,
walking, and biking —to get people of all ages where
they need to go.
STRATEGIES UNDERWAY
1. Partner volunteer local drivers to improve
transportation access.
2. Create safe and well-maintained streets, sidewalks
and crosswalks for pedestrians, bicyclists, and
motorists (e.g., well-lit, no trip hazards, traffic
enforcements).
3. Continue implementation of the Townwide
Bicycle Master Plan, passed by the Town Council
on July 6, 2021.
NEW STRATEGIES
1. Inventory current transportation services
and partnerships in and around Danville and
communicate the findings with the community.
2. Partner with senior living communities and shuttle
services to improve transportation access.
3. Provide local shuttle transportation in downtown
Danville.
4. Provide an environmentally sustainable
transportation service to take seniors to medical
appointments, Friday senior meal pickups, senior
trips, remote parking, shopping, etc. This service
should not require a phone app.
5. Collaborate with County Connection to
offer more transit buses and paratransit vehicles in
Danville.
6. Provide readily accessible mobility personal
transports (electric wheelchairs, walkers)
strategically placed throughout Danville.
7. Apply for grants to provide additional
transportation options for people of all ages.
8. Close Hartz Ave between Hartz Way and Diablo
Rd to vehicular traffic to create a permanent
walking street.
9. Monitor parking lots for safety.
10. Beautify freeway interchanges into Danville.
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Housing
Assure that older people can age in place—stay in
their homes and communities for as long as possible—
and have a diverse range of housing options that are
accessible, safe, convenient, and affordable.
STRATEGIES UNDERWAY
1. Encourage expansion of accessory dwelling units
(ADUs) and detached ADUs for a range of ages,
incomes, abilities, and family sizes.
2. Continue Danville’s pre-packaged ADU program.
NEW STRATEGIES
1. Expand the range of housing options for a variety
of incomes to enable residents to stay in the
community through all phases of life.
2. Explore innovative housing models (e.g., home
sharing, dementia-friendly housing, cooperative
housing, and partnerships among senior living
communities).
3. Encourage development of affordable housing
and senior living facilities, near downtown and
other walkable areas, which allow for varying
degrees of independent and assisted living.
4. Consider the impact of raising property taxes
and increasing utility and water costs on residents
with fixed incomes, especially retired citizens, and
provide programs that help people with these costs.
5. Promote independent and assisted living housing
options for people with disabilities.
6. Provide convenient access to programs and
services such as home repairs, Meals on Wheels,
paratransit, multi-generational community
facilities, etc.
Social Connections and
Community Support
Create opportunities for intergenerational and
multicultural interaction that promote health and
wellness and connect people of all ages to a diverse
array of resources and services available in Danville.
STRATEGIES UNDERWAY
1. Create more opportunities for seniors, adults,
and youth to interact and get to know each other
(e.g., meet-up groups, music classes, volunteer
opportunities, community gardens, activities with
grandchildren, park clean up, trips to nearby parks,
mentoring, technology lessons, coffee/tea talks,
more time after or before classes, etc.).
2. Create and promote more events that build a
community atmosphere (e.g., concerts in the
park, multigenerational events, outdoor and
indoor evening events, holidays, and cultural
celebrations, May the 4th Be with You Star Wars
event, and July 4th parade, etc.).
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NEW STRATEGIES
1. Improve communication and outreach for available
programs and services for seniors and other
community members of all ages and abilities.
2. Represent the values and beliefs of Danville.
Encourage dignity, kindness, and respect for
people of all ages and abilities.
3. Partner with existing organizations or create
more partnerships to support social activity and
connections (e.g., HOAs, schools, businesses,
organizations, churches, senior centers, etc.).
4. Provide resources for caregivers.
5. Provide or expand training for police officers in
defusing tense situations.
6. Establish a community liaison or volunteer teams
that can connect and check in on seniors and
people with disabilities who may face challenges
(e.g., internet issues, planning medical care,
support during emergencies, etc.). Offer these
resources in person, over the phone and online.
Outdoor and Indoor Facilities
Provide people of all ages and abilities with indoor
and outdoor places to gather, exercise, socialize, and
access services to support active and healthy lifestyles.
STRATEGIES UNDERWAY
1. Inventory existing indoor and outdoor facilities
(e.g., theater, art gallery, high school facilities,
library, etc.); explore which facilities are
underutilized, could be converted and/ or re-
purposed for age-friendly community uses, social
events, and community-building.
2. Provide flexible recreational facilities, gathering
spaces and universal play environments (e.g., year-
round aquatic facilities, additional pickleball courts,
cooling centers) for people of all ages and abilities.
3. Maintain full service senior centers that can serve
as a centralized hub for assistance, information,
recreation, resources, and services.
4. Add, maintain, and preserve parks, gardens, green
space, open space, and walking trails for residents
of all ages and abilities.
5. Provide amenities for indoor and outdoor facilities
(e.g., parking, benches, shaded seating areas).
6. Enforce leash laws to ensure safe and comfortable
environments for all facility users.
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Activities and Programs
Offer a wide variety of learning, fitness, social,
multicultural, and intergenerational activities for
people of all ages, abilities, and incomes to enjoy.
STRATEGIES UNDERWAY
1. Provide opportunities for outdoor activities (e.g.,
bocce ball, golf, and pickleball) and exercise
classes (e.g., less-intensive hiking classes, aquatics
classes, and golf lessons).
2. Provide opportunities for classes and services to
assist with living a full and stable lifestyle (e.g.,
tax and financial seminars, technology support
programs, emotional support programs, life
coaching, informational workshops, etc.).
3. Increase community awareness of existing
activities and programs (e.g., newsletters, tabling
at community events, etc.).
NEW STRATEGIES
1. Create affordable and interesting
multigenerational and cultural programs (e.g.,
senior trips, organized volunteer activities,
mentorship between seniors and students based
on their interests, cultural celebrations, etc.) and
offer them at various times of day.
2. Create an emergency response plan for seniors
and adults with limited mobility, minimal local
family support and chronic health issues.
3. Provide more emergency training for seniors and
adults.
4. Establish a mentoring program that connects
seniors and adults with students and younger
people using activities such as pen pals or senior
“buddy” programs.
5. Provide convenient ways for people to sign up for
programs and activities, including drop-in class
options.
6. Offer a sliding fee scale to encourage participation
of lower income individuals or people on fixed
incomes.
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Prioritization Criteria
The prioritization criteria reflect the values expressed
by the community during the engagement efforts.
These prioritization criteria should be used to guide
decision making and project sequencing, as well as to
rank projects to meet community needs.
Danville should prioritize, plan, and implement
projects that:
• Expand social networks for seniors
• Foster a culture of respect and multiculturalism
in Danville
• Support multi-generational, inclusive spaces
and programs
• Strengthen the centralization of information
and resources
• Promote green and eco-friendly services
and programs
See Appendix B for more detailed descriptions
and guiding questions for the criteria.
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Funding and Implementation
Strategies
The Danville Town Council has allocated $500,000 in
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to implement
measures and recommendations identified to support
seniors through the “Age-Friendly Roadmap.” The
Town will need to continue to diversify and seek new
funding sources to meet its Roadmap goals.
• Encourage volunteerism and community-built
projects. Some community organizations have the
interest and capacity to expand support to seniors.
• Actively pursue partnerships and cost sharing
agreements with other agencies.
• Consider voter-supported funding measures
when appropriate. The Town should explore the
feasibility of voter-supported funding measure to
determine whether the community is willing to pay
for expanded resources for seniors.
• Continue to pursue grants. The Town should
continue to track grants available to public
agencies and apply for those that can support
projects and programs outlined in the Roadmap.
Potential grant funding to support outlined projects
and programs can be found in Appendix C.
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Annual Work Plans
Each year, staff and the Senior Advisory Commission
will sit down together to develop a work plan that
addresses implementation of the recommendations
within the Roadmap. The work plan prioritizes projects
and initiatives and defines a lead staff member and
lead Commissioner for each project.
Work plan development could occur during a
Commission meeting, during which progress on
Roadmap implementation can also be evaluated. Prior
to the annual work plan meeting, each Commissioner
may be asked to provide a maximum of 2 to 3 ideas
for projects they would like to champion to Town
staff. Staff will collect these ideas and initially evaluate
the ideas using the following criteria (Appendix B
provides a more detailed description of each criterion):
• Operational Impact
• Capital Improvement Component
• Staff Time
• Time Frame
• Cost
Then, the work plan will be developed and refined
within the meeting, using the format provided in
Table 2. The final work plan will define which staff
member and which Commissioner will take the lead on
advancing each prioritized project or initiative.
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Orienting New Commissioners
The Age-Friendly Roadmap is intended to be
the guiding document for the Senior Advisory
Commission. When new Commissioners come on
board in coming years, they will need to be oriented
to the Roadmap and its components. As part of
this orientation, Town staff should standardize the
onboarding process to ensure new Commissioners
have a more detailed understanding of community
feedback and the plan for making Danville more
age friendly.
The standardized onboarding procedures can include:
• Providing the new Commissioner with a copy of
the Roadmap, Chapter 5 of the 2030 General Plan,
and the 2017 Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts
Strategic Plan Update;
• Meeting one-on-one with the new Commissioner
and Commission chair to provide an overview of
the strategic directions and the previous year’s
Annual Work Plan;
• Assigning an existing Commissioner to be a mentor
to the new Commissioner; and
• Setting up a guided tour of the system, led by Town
staff or assigned mentor
Through a consistent orientation and onboarding
process, the shared knowledge contained within this
Roadmap will be passed onto future Commissioners,
providing the basis for continued progress on
implementation through the annual work plan process.
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CHAPTER 6
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Through a community-driven process,
Danville’s Recreation, Arts and
Community Services Department,
in close partnership with the Senior
Advisory Commission, created this
aspiring Age-Friendly Roadmap.
The five livability domains focus and
amplify the work ahead to ensure
that all Danville residents enjoy the
highest quality of life and can age
comfortably and with dignity in their
own community.
The Roadmap provides direction and guidance but
remains flexible enough to allow Danville to respond to
new opportunities or adapt in the face of unforeseen
challenges. As Danville embarks on its Downtown
Master Plan update, this Roadmap provides important
insights into how to ensure the town is age friendly.
Through the energy and commitment of Town staff,
Senior Advisory Commission members, collaborating
agencies and organizations, and community members,
Danville is positioned to optimize opportunities for
health, participation and security and tap the full
potential that older people offer the community.
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AGE-FRIENDLY
BASELINE SUMMARY
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Candace Hendra LCSW, Sandra Moody and
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Meal Programs (e.g. free meals, meal delivery) Meals on Wheels-Diablo Region X X X X X X X Volunteers deliver to homes 925-937-8609; offers exercise programs, fall
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Loaves and Fishes - Concord X X X X X X X Hot lunches in 5 locations 925-293-4792.
CalFresh(Food Stamps) (previously SNAP) - Central County Office,
Pleasant Hill X X X X X X X X Monthly stipend on an EBT card for buying food 925-602-9379.
Senior Nutrition Program - CC Cafes X X X Available in San Ramon and Walnut Creek.
Senior Center Cafe - Friday Frozen Meal Program X X X
Fitness Danville Senior Center Fitness Classes (e.g., Yoga, Tai Chi), East Bay
Regional Parks, Federal Recreational Senior Lands Pass X X X X X X X X Danville classes listed in quarterly Recreation, Arts and Community Guide, EBRP
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Private gyms and studios offer fitness classes X X X X X X X X X X
Wellness Community Wellness and Prevention Program - Martinez X X X
Geriatric Consultation Team - adjunct to MD providers X X X
Assistance League of Diablo Valley - Tele Care - daily call to
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Meals on Wheels X X X X X X Offers seniors fall prevention, caregiver training, and healthy and
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Healthcare (e.g. health screenings, health clinics, and dental care) CCHS - Contra Costa Health Plan, dental services X X X
California Relay Service - Deaf and Hard of Hearing X X X
Private Insurance, Welcome to Medicare seminars, HICAP counseling Benefits checkup(NIA)X X X X X
Blackhawk Medical Walk in Clinic X X X X X Provides drop in treatment for all generations (2 locations).
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Dental Clinics Contra Costa County X X X X X X Dental services for Medi-Cal/Dental-Cal.
Diablo Valley College X X X X X Dental hygiene, cleaning, and x-rays.
Mental Health Discovery Counseling - Senior Group X X X X
Peer Counseling Group X X X
Adult Mental Health - CCHS X X X X X X X
Contra Costa Crisis Center - dial 211, Crisis and Suicide X X X
Friendship Line Institute of Aging SF X X X X X Crisis intervention program to provide emotional support, information,
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Adult Mental Health Services of Contra Costa X X X X X X Mental health services for Medi-Cal.
George & Cynthia Miller Wellness Ctr X X X X X X Behavioral health services.
Mental Psychiatric Services Contra Costa X X X X X X Comprehensive treatment with meds, evaluation, placement, etc.
Coast 2Coast RxCard, HICAP Counseling, Needy Meds, Partnership for
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Adult Care Choice in Aging - Pleasant Hill X X X On site adult day care, programs for Alzheimer’s patients as well.
Diablo Assistance League, Alzheimer's Assoc, Parkinson's Network of Mt. Diablo, Choice in Aging, Eldercare locator, Jewish Family services, John Muir Senior Services, Cancer Support Network X X X X X X See all references in Hub for Resources document 1/2020.
Targeted Health Courses Town of Danville, local surrounding cities, and Contra Costa County X X X X X X X X X
Health Courses for Seniors X X X
Medication Discounts HICAP Counseling, Needy Meds, Partnership for Prescription Assistance, Patient Advocate Foundation, Rx Assist X X X X X X Hub for Resources Guide 1/2020.
Coast2Coast Rx Card X X X X X Discount prescriptions for uninsured and insured
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In-Home Services In Home Support Services IHSS X X X X X X Individuals covered by Medi-Cal.
Kindred at Home - Pleasant Hill X X X
Helpers of Danville X X X
Center for Elder's Independence X X X X X Provides all inclusive care with in-home services www.cei.elders.org.
In-Home Supportive Services X X X X X X Provides housecleaning, meal prep, personal care for eligible clients.
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Older Adults and Elder Abuse Adult Protective Services, Family Justice Center, Personal Emergency
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Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging X X X Provides day care services as well as services for Alzheimer’s patients.
Insurance Assistance Health Insurance Counseling and Prevention - HICAP, Covered CA X X X X X X X X See Hub for Resources. Covered California coveredca.com.
Welcome to Medicare Seminars X X X
State of Cal Dept of Managed Health Care X X X X X X Reviews and processes complaints relating to healthy care plans and
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Medi-Cal 800.709.8348 & Medicare 800.633.4227 X X X 65+ are provided assistance with billing and claims.
Specialized Health Programs (e.g. Alzheimer's disease, dementia, arthritis, diabetes) Alzheimer's Support via CCC, Alzheimer Association X X X CCC support 925-229-8434, Alzheimer association 925-284-7942
Parkinson’s Network of Mt Diablo X X X
Cancer Support Community X X X
Hospice of the East Bay X X X
Sutter Care at Home Hospice X X X
Adult Day Services Network of Contra Costa X X X X X X Centralized referral for day services.
Alzheimer's Respite Day Program X X X X X X Martinez location offers activities and lunch for adults with dementia in a supervised setting.
Valley Oak Respite Center X X X X X X X Danville day program for frail elderly with impaired memory - 50+.
Nutrition See Meal Programs: Meals on Wheels-CC Café, Loaves & Fishes, Food Bank of Contra Costa X X X X X X Loaves 925.293.4792 Food Bank 925.676.7543
Long-Term Care Danville Post-Acute Rehab X X X
Cal Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (steps 4, 5, 6 not marked)Advocates assist seniors in various questions relating to long-care issues.
Substance Abuse George and Cynthis Miller Wellness Center X X X 925-313-7900
Substance Abuse Discovery Center X X X X X Counseling Center for seniors to discuss mental and health issues via
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Alcohol & Drug Abuse X X X X X Referral Line
SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration- SAMHSA.gov X X X US gov’t organization
Senior Housing Independent Living Options X X X X X See Hub for Resources document.
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Home Share Contra Costs Episcopal Senior Communities X X X X X Connects homeowners with other seniors to share occupancy.
Assisted Living Brookdale Diablo Lodge X X X Continuing Care Retirement Community - independent, assisted, home health, skilled RN.
Brookdale Danville X X X Dementia and Memory Care facility as well.
Danville Village Assisted Living X X X
Sunrise of Danville X X X
Diablo Senior Homes X X X
The Reutlinger Community X X X
Magnolia Gardens X X X
Danville Housing: Brookdale Diablo Lodge, Sunrise, Reutlinger Ctr, Danville Sr Living, Camino Ramon Home, Magnolia Garden, Diablo Seniors, Palm Garden, La Pera Mission, Beatitudes Mission, X X X X X
Supportive Housing and Care Facilities - Section 202 housing
Home Modification Resources Tech enhanced life X X X See Hub for Resources document.
Contra Costa County Aging & Adult Services X X X May provide funding through small grants for seniors for home modifications.
Home Modification Resources Ability Tools X X X X X Device lending library and reuse center.
Independent Living Resources X X X X X Helps residents acquire assistive devices and trains on how to use tools.
Shuttle Service Mobility Matters, CCCConnection X X X X X X Veterans welcome too. Mobility Matters 925-284-6161. CCC Connection 925-676-7500.
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AC Transit X X X
BART X X X
Amtrak X X X X X Discount for seniors
Paratransit County Connection Link X X X X X X ADA Paratransit service
Taxis/Ride-Hail UBER X X X
LYFT X X X
Arts and Crafts Danville Park and Recreation Department X X X X X X X X See above
Acrylic Painting X X X
Clubs and Organizations Danville Senior Center X X X X X See hub for Resources document 1/2020.
STEM Club X X X
Hiking Club X X X
Newcomers, San Damiano Retreat, Danville Rotary, Danville Garden Club, Danville Rotary, Danville Lions Club, Diablo Valley Quilters, Community Churches X X X X X X X
Social Activities Peer Support Group X X X
Writing Group X X X
Danville Parks & Rec, Community Churches, Neighboring Community Centers X X X X X X X X
Special Events Danville community services department X X X X See above
Danville Parks & Rec X X X X X X X X
Senior Activities - Field Trips X X X
Performance Arts (music, dance, etc.)Kamanawanaplaya Ukulele Club X X X
“I Can Do That!” Performing Arts Center X X X
Danville Parks & Rec X X X X X X X X
Facility Rentals and Reservations Danville Community Center X X X
Recreation
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Danville Parks & Rec X X X X X X X X
Multi-Cultural Affinity Groups Korean Community Center of the East Bay X X X X X Bilingual services, support groups, and case management.
Jewish Family and Community Services of the East Bay X X X X X Bilingual services, support groups, and case management.
Workforce Assistance America Job Center of California East Bay X X X X X Training, employment resources, etc.
Resources for Jobseekers Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) -
www.dol.gov X X X
EDD - Services for Older - www.edd.ca.gov X X X
ENCORE and mentorship X X X Encore Network is a coalition of leaders who champion the civic, social, and economic contributions of people 50+ by creating community, stimulating learning.
Lifelong Learning (e.g. classes teaching a variety of topics) Oasis Lifelong Adventure - www.oasisnet.org X X X Offers tech courses as well.
UC Berkeley Osher Lifelong Learning Institute(OLLI) - www.olli.berkeley.edu X X X
AARP, Diablo Valley College, GenOne Gateway Center of Learning X X X X X X
Road Scholar X X X X X Learning through travel adventures.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute X X X X X 50+ classes and activities offered on various campuses.
Technology Technology Classes X X X
Parks and Rec, Diablo Valley Community College: SR X X X X X X X X X
AARP - webinars X X X
Emergency Preparedness for Seniors and Caregivers CCC Sheriff’s Community Warning System - via cell phone X X X
CCC Area Agency on Aging X X X
CCC Website - contracosta.ca.gov X X X Several publications to help prepare for emergency situations.
Emergency Assistance "911"X X X X X
Tax Aide AARP Tax-Aide X X X
Contra Costa Senior Legal Services X X X X X X Free legal services 60+.
Retirement Planning AARP Publications X X X
Private and community based services X X X X
End-of-Life Planning CC Senior Legal Services X X X
Avoiding Financial Exploitation AARP Publications X X X
Financial
Emergency Preparedness
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Consumer Reports Publications - consumer reports.org X X X
Elders Angels X X X Specializes in investigation of crimes against elderly.
CC Senior Legal Services X X X
Discounted Phone or Internet Services California Telephone Access Program (CTAP)X X X
Xfinity - Internet Plan Discounts for seniors X X X
lifelinesupport.org X X X federal program
Legal Assistance CCC Bar Association X X X
CC Senior Legal Services X X X
Law Help CA X X X X X Legal resources and local attorney access.
Consult an Attorney X X X X X Partners w/community centers to offer free consultations w/lawyers.
Lawyer Referral LRIS X X X X X Locates relevant lawyer to assist with issues.
VA Benefits Martinez Veterans OP clinic-Ctr for Rehab-Concord Vet Center-Sword to Plowshares-Veteran Services CCC X X X X X Martinez Vet 925-372-2000 Concord 925-680-4526 Sword 510-844-7500 vet service office CCC 925-313-1481
Veteran’s Administration - benefits.va.gov X X X federal program
VA Center X X X X X X Health services for inpatient and outpatient care.
Entitlements Assistance PGE Rate assistance EBMUD assistance X X X X X PGE 800-743-5000 EBMUD 866-403-2633.
Social Security Retirement Benefit - ssa.gov X X X federal program
Medicare - medicare.gov X X X federal program
National Council on Aging - benefitscheckup.org X X X X
Civic Engagement Danville senior Center X X X
Town of Danville Commissions X X X
Danville Police Department - Volunteer Patrol X X X
Community Centers and Social Clubs (see above)
Outreach and Communications
Volunteerism Danville Senior Center X X X
Town of Danville X X X
Legal
Outreach and Community Information
Social Services
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CC/Solano Counties Food Bank X X X
East Bay Regional Park District X X X
Museum of San Ramon Valley X X X
Tao House X X X
The Discovery Shop - Walnut Creek X X X Partnered with the American Cancer Society.
Community Centers and Social Clubs (see above)
Virtual Programs
Respect and Social Inclusion
Eliminating Social Isolation Programs Covia - Well Connected Program, virtual programs X X X
Friendship Line - calls to vulnerable elderly population/also suicide prevention X X X Institute of Aging
Assistance League of Diablo Valley - Tele Care - daily call to housebound
clients X X X
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APPENDIX B
IMPLEMENTATION
TOOLS
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APPENDIX B:
IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS
Project Prioritization Criteria
The prioritization criteria reflect the values expressed by the community during the engagement efforts. These
prioritization criteria should be used to guide decision making and project sequencing, as well as to rank projects
to meet community needs.
Danville should prioritize, plan, and implement projects that:
PROJECT PRIORITIZATION CRITERIA
1. Expand social networks for seniors
• Does the project increase opportunities for seniors to engage with other residents on a frequent
basis and over a sustained period?
• Does the project expand volunteer opportunities for seniors?
• Does the project bring seniors together with other seniors to enjoy shared activities?
2. Foster a culture of respect and multiculturalism in Danville
• Does the project increase understanding and respect for cultural and ethnic diversity?
• Does the project increase understanding of the experience of historically marginalized communities
in California and across the country?
• Does the project celebrate cultural and ethnic diversity?
3. Support multi-generational, inclusive spaces and programs
• Does the project bring Danville residents of different ages and experiences together in a shared
activity?
• Does the project create an inclusive, welcoming, and accessible environment for all Danville
residents, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender identity, ability, or sexual orientation?
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PROJECT PRIORITIZATION CRITERIA
4. Strengthen the centralization of information and resources
• Will the project help to centralize information about resources available to seniors in Danville?
• Will the project be thoughtful to coordinate with others to leverage activities that already exist and
reduce duplication?
5. Promote green and eco-friendly services and programs
• Does the project encourage stewardship of Danville’s parks and recreation areas through direct
interaction or education?
• Is the project thoughtful to use operating methods that reduce its carbon footprint?
Work Plan Implementation Criteria
This tool will assist Town staff and Commissioners to evaluate project and initiative ideas each year when crafting
the annual implementation work plan.
IMPLEMENTATION CRITERIA
Operational Impact: What is the operational impact, once the improvement or project is in place?
H: High Likely to require additional operating funding (includes added staff time as well
as direct costs)
N: Neutral Likely to have no impact
L: Low Likely to reduce operating costs (includes staff time as well as direct costs)
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IMPLEMENTATION CRITERIA
Capital Improvement Component: What is capital improvement necessary for this project?
H: High More than $1M
M: Medium $100K–$1M
L: Low Under $100K
Staff Time: How much staff time is required to move it forward to implementation?
H: High Requires a Project Team, multiple individuals, major focus for project lead
M: Medium More than one person, approaching .25 FTE or more for the project lead
L: Low A single individual and/or limited hours
Timeframe: What is the timeframe to implement it?
H: High 10 or more years
M: Medium 6–9 years
L: Low 5 years or fewer
Cost: For non-capital improvements, what is the cost of the project?
H: High More than $50K
M: Medium $6K–$49K
L: Low Under $5K
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APPENDIX C
POTENTIAL GRANT
FUNDING
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APPENDIX C:
POTENTIAL GRANT FUNDING
Relevant Funding Opportunities
2022 Empowering Communities to
Deliver and Sustain Evidence-Based Falls
Prevention Programs
FUNDER
Administration for Community Living
WEBSITE
https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities
CONTACT
Donna Bethge: Donna.Bethge@acl.hhs.gov
Strengthening Healthcare Infection
Prevention and Control and Improving
Patient Safety in the United States
FUNDER
Centers for Disease Control
WEBSITE
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.
html?oppId=335995
CONTACT
Kate Agin: healthcareipccoag@cdc.gov
Choice Neighborhoods Implementation
Grant Program
FUNDER
Department of Housing and Urban Development
WEBSITE
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.
html?oppId=336601
CONTACT
ChoiceNeighborhoods@hud.gov
2022 Empowering Communities to Deliver
and Sustain Evidence-Based Chronic
Disease Self-Management Education
Programs
FUNDER
Administration for Community Living
WEBSITE
https://acl.gov/grants/2022-empowering-communities-
deliver-and-sustain-evidence-based-chronic-disease-
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AmeriCorps Seniors - American Rescue
Plan Senior Demonstration Program
FUNDER
AmeriCorps
WEBSITE
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.
html?oppId=336384
CONTACT
AmericanRescueSDP@cns.gov
Additional Organizations that
Provide Funding Assistance
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
https://www.ncoa.org/advocates
U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services
https://www.hhs.gov/grants/grants/index.html
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_
housing/programs/ph/cn/grants
Administration for Community
Living (ACL)
https://acl.gov/grants
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APPENDIX D
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
SUMMARIES
APPENDIX D: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUMMARIES
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AGE-FRIENDLY ROADMAPCOMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS
Town of Danville
May 2021
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PURPOSE: AGE-FRIENDLY ROADMAP
•Outline goals and strategies to make
Danville more livable and better able to support
people of all ages.
•Help people to stay in their communities as
they age and as their needs change.
•Improve the quality of life for the very young,
the very old, and everyone in between!
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OUTREACH METHODOLOGY
•Town staff promoted the survey via Open Town Hall
•Senior Advisory Commissioners conducted outreach
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SURVEY RESULTS
•255 people viewed the survey
•184 people completed the survey
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DEMOGRAPHIC RESULTS
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DEMOGRAPHIC RESULTS
Visit Danville
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Work or own a
business in Danville
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Live in Danville
82%
Do you live and/or work in Danville? Select all that apply.
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DEMOGRAPHIC RESULTS
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14%
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I don't live in Danville
1 to 4 years
5 to 9 years
10 to 20 years
20 or more years
How long have you lived in the Town of Danville?
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DEMOGRAPHIC RESULTS
Other
1%Prefer not to respond
3%
Male
29%
Female
67%
Please indicate your gender.
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DEMOGRAPHIC RESULTS
2%
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5%
8%
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25 to 34 years
35 to 44 years
85 years and older
45 to 54 years
75 to 84 years
55 to 64 years
65 to 74 years
What is your age?
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DEMOGRAPHIC RESULTS
Black or African American
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other
Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Prefer not to respond
9%
Asian
10%
White (non-hispanic)
75%
Which of the following best describes your ethnic background
or race? Select all that apply.
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DEMOGRAPHIC RESULTS
Other
6%I work part-time
10%
I work full-time
17%
I am retired
67%
Please describe your employment status.
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KEY FINDINGS
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PRESSING CONCERNS
What are the most pressing concerns for supporting adults and seniors in
growing older in Danville? (Select up to three responses)?
3%
4%
9%
16%
29%
33%
36%
38%
42%
61%
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Finding employment
Financial planning
Other
Multi-generational interaction
Finding affordable and accessible housing
Accessing health care
High cost of living
Accessing transportation
More recreation opportunities
Staying connected to family, friends and…
Over 60%felt the most pressing concern is staying connected
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ISSUES, TRENDS, AND CHANGES IMPACTING
ADULTS AND SENIORS
What are the issues, trends, and changes impacting adults and seniors in
Danville and the region? Select up to three responses.
8%
10%
17%
23%
25%
32%
35%
38%
43%
51%
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Other
Working longer / delaying retirement
Emergency preparedness
Limited recreation options
Use of technology
Mental and physical health issues
Longer time living in retirement
COVID-19
Social isolation
Rising costs of living
There is a wide range of issues impacting adults and seniors in Danville. The rising cost of living was selected by just over 50% of respondents
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PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND
ACTIVITIES
Have you participated in adult and senior programs, services, or activities offered by the Town of
Danville Recreation, Arts & Community Services Department over the past three years?
Over 60%of respondents have participated in an adult or senior program, service, or activity in the past three years
I don't know
2%
No
38%
Yes
60%
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REASONS FOR NOT PARTICIPATING IN
PROGRAMS, SERVICES, OR ACTIVITIES
What are the reasons you have not participated in adult or senior programs, services, or
activities offered by the Town of Danville Recreation, Arts & Community Services Department
within the past three years?
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4%
7%
9%
10%
14%
24%
26%
26%
26%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%
Affordability issues
Too far away
I don't consider myself an adult or senior
Quality of programs/services
I participate in programs/servcices outside of Danville
I participate in programs/ services offered by other…
Not interested in programs/ services offered
Other
Not aware of programs/ services
Held at inconvenient times
Reasons varied for why respondents don’t participate in adult/senior programs, services, or activities.
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EXERCISE CLASSES ARE POPULAR
Which of the following services and programs do you or an adult/ senior in your household use?
Select all that apply.
10%
13%
14%
16%
21%
24%
25%
26%
29%
31%
41%
51%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
Foreign Language Classes
Technology Classes
Dance Classes
Art Classes
Clubs/Groups
Hobby Classes & Games
Health & Wellness Education
Buzz Sessions (Lecture Series)
Senior Trips
Local Community Resources
Special Events
Exercise Classes
Over 50%of respondents said an adult or senior in their household use exercise classes
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WHAT ADDITIONAL SERVICES & PROGRAMS EXIST FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS IN DANVILLE OR IN NEARBY COMMUNITIES?
Transportation
•Friday senior meal pickups
•Senior trips
•Ride services that do not require a phone app
•Transportation to activities or mobile activities that can be brought to the community
Facilities
•Flexible prepaid use cards for senior center
•Retirement and Medicare services
•year-round lap swimming
•Aquatic facilities
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WHAT ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS EXIST FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS IN DANVILLE OR IN NEARBY COMMUNITIES?
Social Connections
•Meet-up groups
•Concerts in the park
•Music classes
•More social opportunities for younger seniors
Programs
•Outdoor exercise
•Aquatics classes
•Bocce ball
•Golf lessons
•More affordable exercise classes
•Pickleball
•Exercise classes
•Easier hiking classes
•Tax and financial seminars
•Acalanes Adult Education
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HOW SERVICES CAN BE IMPROVED
How can Danville improve the services provided to adults and seniors? Select
up to 2 responses.
3%
9%
20%
21%
27%
27%
33%
41%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%
Increase available class sizes
Other
Tailor programs to seniors’ needs
Decrease costs
Improve outreach to seniors and their families
Increase dates and times offered
Create a hub for resources
Increase the variety of services
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NEEDED SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND FACILITIES
What types of services, programs, and facilities would you need to
comfortably grow older in Danville? Select all that apply.
8%
20%
20%
24%
25%
30%
36%
45%
54%
59%
74%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Other
Senior ambassador programs
Assistance finding affordable and accessible housing
Affordable health care
Technology centers
Modern, indoor facilities
Community-building activities
Support programs for all ages
Convenient transportation
Natural areas outdoors (e.g., community gardens,…
Recreation, social and educational programs
Nearly 75%of respondents said recreation, social and educational programs are needed to comfortably grow old in Danville
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WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING DANVILLE CAN DO TO CREATE AN AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY?
Transportation
•Bus/transportation service that can take one to doctors appointment, shopping, etc.
•Accessible transportation services and options
•Pedestrian access and safety
•Street safety
•Walk/bike friendly roads
•Close Hartz Ave between Hartz way and Diablo Rd to vehicular traffic
•Access to public transportation
•Make it easier for people with disabilities to get around
•Free or low-cost transportation
•Improve pedestrian safety
•Make the downtown Hartz Ave a permanent walking street
•Community bus continuous routes with small electric busses to remote parking and other shopping areas
•Slow down traffic
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WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING DANVILLE CAN DO TO CREATE AN AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY?
Facilities
•Convert tennis courts to include pickleball
•Enforce leash laws at existing facilities
•Expand services offered through the senior center
•Dedicated senior center
•Outdoor parks that are safe to walk on (e.g., no holes or uneven walkways)
•Less development more walking trails
•Parking at senior centers
•Dedicated pickleball courts
Social Connections
•Build connections within the community (e.g., multigenerational events)
•Return of community events
•Provide individuals who seniors can connect with in person or over the phone
•Increase opportunities for residents to get to know each other
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MOST IMPORTANT THING DANVILLE CAN DO
TO CREATE AN AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
Programs
•Continue to provide a variety of programs at different times
•Ensure program leaders are a good fit and polite
•Make it easier for people to sign up for programs -seems like the programs are always filled with the same regulars and interested community members cannot get a spot
•Programs that are multigenerational or friendly for older adults who still feel young
•Mentoring programs that connect seniors and high school students/young adults
•Classes that promote and teach seniors how to use technology and software programs; Tech support programs for seniors
•Interesting and affordable senior trips
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MOST IMPORTANT THING DANVILLE CAN DO TO CREATE AN AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
Community
•Address attitudes in the community (ageism, racism, sexism, etc.)
•Affordable housing
•Better communication to seniors on available programs/services
•Seek input from all community members
•More outreach to the senior community (e.g., newly retired people and young seniors)
•Increase messaging that reduces Covid-deniers refusing to mask and socially distance
•Keep older and young people in the community. They help and support each other
•Don't raise property taxes for retired citizens
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CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED IN ACCESSING INFORMATION
What are the challenges you experience in accessing community information?
Select all that apply
1%
2%
3%
14%
26%
73%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
I don't have a permanent residence
Community information is not provided in the
language I speak
I don’t have access to the internet and/or internet
devices (e.g., computer, laptop, smart phone,…
I don’t know how to access online resources
Other
I don't know where to look
Participants(73%) overwhelmingly said not knowing where to look for info was a challenge.
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OUR VISION
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WHAT’S YOUR VISION FOR AN AGE-FRIENDLY
COMMUNITY IN DANVILLE?
Transportation
•Safe, affordable and convenient transportation systems for mobility and independence of our aging population and all ages
•A community that doesn't have a tremendous amount of traffic
•Beautify freeway interchanges into Danville
•Easy to get to/from downtown and other locations for services and recreation
•Downtown plaza or pedestrian only street with local shuttle transportation
•Keep parking options available with seniors in mind
•More walkable areas and an overall friendly walking town
•Safer sidewalks and more pedestrian crossings
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WHAT’S YOUR VISION FOR AN AGE-FRIENDLY
COMMUNITY IN DANVILLE?
Facilities
•Wide-open parks with modern facilities that can be utilized by multi-generation residents
•Preservation of open and green spaces
•Full service senior center that can serve as a centralized hub for information, resources, recreation and assistance
•More venues where seniors can meet
•Movie theater downtown
•More walking trails that are elder friendly with benches to rest
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WHAT’S YOUR VISION FOR AN AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY IN DANVILLE?
Social Connections
•Opportunities to spend time with others, learn new things, enjoy life and share experiences
•A place or forums where seniors can interact with all generations (cross-generation events, mentoring, technology lessons)
•Volunteer opportunities, such as community gardens, park clean up, trips to nearby parks, etc.
•Community liaison or volunteer teams that can connect and check in on seniors who may face everyday problems (i.e., internet issues, planning medical care, etc.)
•It would be great to have a place where seniors could gather for coffee or tea several mornings a week. With classes there is not a lot of time to socialize
•More outdoor and indoor evening events
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WHAT’S YOUR VISION FOR AN AGE-FRIENDLY
COMMUNITY IN DANVILLE?
Programs
•Variety of activities for all ages
•Less costly exercise and tours
•Senior cost of living incentives and programs to stay in the area
•Activities at the senior center
•Housing options for more active seniors as they grow older
•Senior check-in programs
•More volunteer day opportunities that help seniors with home tasks
•Golf program
•Multicultural education and programs
•Multi-generational programs and activities
•Organized volunteer activities
•Senior programs downtown
•Programs that re-engage elderly, such as having pen pals with kids in various schools in the area or other means to create more interactivity
•Senior "buddy" program like the Green Valley School "buddy" program that matched a 5th grader to a 1st grader
•Frequent access to social service programs
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WHAT’S YOUR VISION FOR AN AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY IN DANVILLE?
Community
•Diverse, multi-generational community
•Less focus on age and more of a focus on respect from all people
•Lower taxes, small government dedicated to preserving personal and property rights
•Preservation of parks, gardens, walkways and small-town charm, lots of activities for all ages
•More affordable housing for seniors, especially in areas in walking distance to downtown
•Keep property taxes, utilities and water from becoming more expensive for retired citizens
•Resume doing what Danville has been doing for years once the pandemic permits
•Provide information and resources for caregivers
•More events where various ages can mix and enjoy activities, like the Easter, May 4th, and July 4th parade. More "music in the park" type events
•Dignity, kindness and respect for all
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING, SAFETY, AND LIVABILITY OF ADULTS AND SENIORS LIVING
Additional Comments
•Enforce leash laws at our parks
•Love, love our parks -you are doing a lot right already -just keep it up -and please, please don't over build like Lafayette
•Please put in pickle ball courts! Great way for seniors to just show up and get active. No fee please.
•A "telephone tree/wellness check" to contact seniors who live alone
•Add support and/or social groups of like minds to create a network of friendship alliances
•Lunch programs with local restaurants to encourage community events for seniors
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING, SAFETY, AND LIVABILITY OF ADULTS AND SENIORS LIVING
Transportation
•Traffic enforcement
•Monitor parking lots for our safety
•Hartz Ave is a key... make it a permanent car-free place to go (walk and sit) and watch the world
•Better lit streets and repaired sidewalks
•Make sure that sidewalks and crosswalks are safe and well-maintained (well-lit, no trip hazards)
•Have either/both for rent/for free use of readily accessible mobility personal transports (electric wheelchairs, walkers) strategically placed in Danville community
•Watch congestion downtown
•Partnership with senior living communities, shuttle/ride-share services and volunteer local drivers to improve transportation access
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING, SAFETY, AND LIVABILITY OF ADULTS AND SENIORS LIVING
Programs
•A volunteer consulting program where people of all ages can make their skills available on a mentoring/consulting basis
•An info workshop on Prop 19 and other new legislation relevant to seniors would be helpful
•Add drop-in class options for people who can only attend one or a few classes due to traveling
•Offer a sliding fee scale so lower income residents can afford to participate
•Life coaching for seniors
•More emergency training for seniors if the are stuck in their homes.
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING, SAFETY, AND LIVABILITY OF ADULTS AND SENIORS LIVING
Community
•Encourage development of affordable senior living facilities with varying degrees of assistance, so aging seniors can remain in the community that has been their home
•From what I can tell, the town seems to have a lot on offer for seniors. I feel the town needs to work more in creating spaces for adolescents which don't revolve around sports
•Create a Mission Statement expressing support and tolerance for people of all ages, gender, color, religious preferences political persuasions, and ethnic diversity.
•Better training for our police in defusing situations like the Arboleda & Wilson incidents; better police protection
•Placing light, prefilled emergency backpacks by their door/walkers so in the event of evacuation they can grab and go
•The pre-packaged ADU program is terrific
•Need for an emergency response plan tailored to meet the needs of seniors, especially those with limited mobility, minimal local family support and chronic health issues
•We need the Town to take a stand and support the value of all residents, all races and ethnicities, all ages. The political and social intolerance in Danville has gotten much worse over the past several years and does not represent the values and beliefs of many people here in Danville.
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AGE-FRIENDLY ROADMAPINTERCEPT EVENT RESULTS
Town of Danville
July 2021
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PURPOSE: AGE-FRIENDLY ROADMAP
•Outline goals and strategies to make
Danville more livable and better able to support
people of all ages.
•Help people to stay in their communities as
they age and as their needs change.
•Improve the quality of life for the very young,
the very old, and everyone in between!
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OUTREACH METHODOLOGY
Town staff and Senior Advisory Commissioners conducted outreach
An abbreviated list of intercept events include:
•Tuesday, May 25 at Starbucks on Prospect Avenue
•Thursday, May 27 at Lunardi’s
•Thursday, June 3 at Trader Joe’s
•Saturday, June 5 at Bagel Street Cafe
•Monday, June 7 at Peet’s Coffee
•Wednesday, June 9 at Starbucks off Crow Canyon Road/Camino Tassajara
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INTERCEPT EVENT RESULTS
•Over 100 people participated in the intercept events
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MOST PRESSING NEEDS
1
2
4
15
27
28
30
32
34
63
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Finding employment
Other (please specify)
Financial planning
Multi-generational interaction
Finding affordable and accessible housing
Accessing transportation
More recreation opportunities
Accessing health care
High costs of living
Staying connected to family, friends &…
What are the most pressing needs for supporting adults
and seniors in growing older in Danville?
•Police Department and Fire Department are doing great
•Traffic lights run well
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SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
2 4 777 11 13 16 1920 31 33 36
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Other (please describe)
Senior Trips
Foreign Language Classes
Buzz Sessions (Lecture Series)
Clubs/Groups
Exercise Classes
Local Community Resources
Which of the following services and programs do you or
an adult/ senior in your household use?
•Add more art classes for adults
•Add a newcomer group: Welcome to Danville group
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SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
3
9
16
21
23
23
26
32
35
54
60
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Other (please specify)
Senior ambassador programs
Assistance finding affordable and…
Technology centers
Affordable health care
Modern, indoor facilities
Support programs for all ages
Community-building activities
Convenient transportation
Natural areas outdoors (e.g., community…
Recreation, social and educational…
What types of services, programs and facilities would
you need to comfortably grow older in Danville?
•More restaurants
•Better marketing for rentals: show how our large rooms can be
transformed into something beautiful
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DEMOGRAPHIC RESULTS
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DEMOGRAPHIC RESULTS
1
8
14
16
77
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
I do not live, work or visit Danville
Visit Danville
Live in a nearby community
Work or own a business in Danville
Live in Danville
Do you live and/or work in Danville?
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DEMOGRAPHIC RESULTS
5
7
2
12
13
20
29
10
3
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Under 18 years
18 to 24 years
25 to 34 years
35 to 44 years
45 to 54 years
55 to 64 years
65 to 74 years
75 to 84 years
85 years and older
What is your age?
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DEMOGRAPHIC RESULTS
8
20
27
36
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Other (please describe)
I work part-time
I work full-time
I am retired
Please describe your employment status.
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AGE-FRIENDLY ROADMAPSUMMARY OF STRATEGIC PLAN WORKSHOP
Town of Danville
August 13, 2021
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WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO TODAY’S WORKSHOP?
•Help to implement this process
•Collaboration and being part of the solution
•Have a vision for our town
•As a Danville Senior Commissioner, Danville Rep to Advisory Council on
Aging and other committees dealing with senior issues, I want to help move
Danville toward a more senior friendly city
•Interested in progressing on how to formulate our age friendly roadmap.
Excited to hear about the town responses to our outreach
•Participating as the former chair of Parks, Arts, Recreation Commission
•My role as Chief of Planning for the Town provides info regarding panning
efforts and housing issues
•Attending as a representative of the arts
•Learn more about transportation and access/mobility challenges
•Plan for the needs of our citizens as well as the various sub-groups
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WHAT MOST EXCITES YOU ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGE-FRIENDLY ROADMAP?
•Strategic and intentional planning for an age-friendly future
•Moving forward toward improving the lives of our seniors
•Improvement in quality of life for all members of our community regardless of age
•It can benefit everyone and encourage cross-generation interaction
•Solutions to allow aging residents to remain in the community
•Danville being on the forefront once again in providing for its community
•Making Danville a community where many long-term residents can age in place
•Having a safe place for our senior population
•Engagement of all generations to come together and connect
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STRATEGIC PLAN FRAMEWORK
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Age-Friendly Roadmap:
Strategic Plan Framework
Vision
Small town atmosphere, outstanding quality of life.
Mission
The Town of Danville's mission statement is to deliver superior
municipal services that make people's lives better.
•We keep residents, businesses and property safe
•We provide well-maintained public facilities
•We protect our environment, preserve our history and retain the special character
•We celebrate diversity, dignity and equality for all members of our community
•We provide opportunities that support residents’ growth and enrichment
•We promote and support economic vitality and growth
•We represent and promote Danville’s best interests
•We celebrate community through family oriented special events
•We engage and communicate with residents and businesses effectively
Age-Friendly Roadmap Goals:
The Age-Friendly Roadmap will outline goals and strategies to make Danville more livable and
better able to support people of all ages. This roadmap will help guide the Town in serving our
community, particularly adults and seniors. It is important to help people to stay in their communities
as they age and as their needs change. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for the very young,
the very old, and everyone in between!
Domains of Livability
STRATEGIES
Activities &
Programs
Offer a wide variety
of learning, fitness, social, multicultural
and intergenerational
activities for people
of all ages, abilities
and incomes to
enjoy.
Transportation
Provide accessible,
safe, convenient and affordable travel
options – including
public
transit, rideshare,
walking, and biking
– to get people of all
ages where they need
to go.
Outdoor
& Indoor
Facilities
Provide people of
all ages and abilities with indoor and
outdoor places to
gather,
exercise, socialize,
and access services
to support active and
healthy lifestyles.
Social Connections & Community Support
Create opportunities for intergenerational and multicultural interaction that promotehealth and wellness, and connects people of all ages to a diverse array of resources andservices available in Danville.
Housing
Assure that older people can age
in place —stay in
their homes and communities for as long as possible— and have a diverse range of housing options that are accessible, safe,
convenient, and affordable.
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BREAKOUT GROUPS RESULTS BY DOMAINS
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TRANSPORTATION
Preferred Strategies Tally
1)Provide accessible, affordable, and safe transportation services and options for all ages
and abilities to get to/from downtown and other locations for services and recreation
a)Offer ride services that do not require a phone app
1
2) Create safe and well-maintained streets, sidewalks and crosswalks for pedestrians,
bicyclists and motorists (well-lit, no trip hazards, traffic enforcements)
a) Close Hartz Ave between Hartz Way and Diablo Rd to vehicular traffic to create a
permanent walking street
b) Beautify freeway interchanges into Danville
c) Monitor parking lots for our safety
d) Provide parking options with seniors in mind
1
3) Partner with senior living communities, shuttle services, and volunteer local drivers to
improve transportation access
a) Provide readily accessible mobility personal transports (electric wheelchairs,
walkers) strategically placed in Danville community
2
4) Provide an environmentally sustainable transportation service to take seniors to medical
appointment, Friday senior meal pickups, senior trips, remote parking, shopping, etc.1
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TRANSPORTATION
•Transportation is a countywide issue
•Strategies to consider:
•Cost of purchasing a van
•Staffing and finding volunteers
•Inventory and communicate about current services and partnerships that exist; create new ones (retirement homes, rideshare) if needed
•Incentives
•Liabilities for volunteer drivers
•Matching seniors with cars and drivers can get very involved (paratransit and transit)
•Advocate with County Connection
•Apply for grants
•Friday senior meal pickup
•Tech savviness for the next generation of older adults
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SOCIAL CONNECTIONS & COMMUNITY-
BUILDING
Preferred Strategies Tally
1) Support a diverse and multi-generational community 1
2) Create more opportunities for seniors, adults, and youth to interact and get to know
each other
a) Meet-up groups, music classes, volunteer opportunities, community gardens, park
clean up, trips to nearby parks, mentoring, technology lessons etc.
b) Coffees/Tea talks, more time after or before classes
1
3) Create more events that build a community atmosphere
a) Concerts in the park, multigenerational event, outdoor & indoor evening events,
Easter, May 4th, and July 4th parade
4) Establish community liaison or volunteer teams that can connect and check in on
seniors who may face everyday problems (i.e., internet issues, planning medical care, etc.)
a) Provide these options community in person or over the phone
5) Encourage dignity, kindness, and respect for people of all ages and abilities
a) Better training for our police in defusing tense situations.1
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SOCIAL CONNECTIONS & COMMUNITY-BUILDING CONT.
Preferred Strategies Tally
6) Represent the values and beliefs of Danville.
a) Have a small government dedicated to preserving personal and property rights
7) Improve communication and outreach for available programs and services for seniors
and other community members of all ages and abilities
a) Provide consistent, clear, frequent, and accurate communication and information
(connect people to the wide range of resources for older adults and seniors)
1
8) Provide resources for caregivers
9) Ensure Danville has a range of housing options, including affordable options, that
enable residents to stay in the area through all phases of life
a) Encourage affordable housing near downtown and other walkable areas
b) Continue the pre-packaged ADU program
c) Encourage development of affordable senior living facilities with varying degrees
of assistance
d) Consider the impact of raising property taxes and increasing utility and water
costs on residents with fixed incomes, especially retired citizens, and provide
programs that help people with these costs.
3
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SOCIAL CONNECTIONS & COMMUNITY-BUILDING CON’T
•Partner with existing organizations or create more partnerships to support
social activity and connections (HOAs, schools, businesses, organizations,
churches senior center)
•Have social hours in the “low hours” of a cafe
•Ingenuity during Covid –Brought folding chairs out for hanging out and social connections.
•Partner with a HOA to provide low impact aquatics classes for seniors
•Create more opportunity for social interactions
•Activities with grandchildren
•Get people out of their homes and active
•Create the opportunity to get to know people in open space
•Have a team to help check on people with limited mobility in emergencies
•Communicate resources and contacts for activities and events
•Ask “is it age friendly?”
•Coordinate available activities with open facilities
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OUTDOOR & INDOOR FACILITIES
Preferred Strategies
1) Provide more flexible recreational facilities for people of all ages and abilities
a) Year-round aquatic facilities
b) Convert tennis courts to include pickleball
c)Add pickleball courts
3
2) Maintain full service senior centers that can serve as a centralized hub for assistance,
information, recreation, resources, and services
a) Retirement and Medicare services
b) Parking at senior centers
2
3) Add, maintain and preserve parks, gardens, green space, open space, and walkways for
residents of all ages and abilities
a) Enforce leash laws
b) Add and maintain walking trails (e.g., benches, no uneven walkways)
c) Update and maintain park facilities
4) Provide spaces for youth to take part in various programming (academics, fine arts,
preforming arts, sports, and volunteerism)
1
5)Provide more venues where seniors and people of all ages can meet 2
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OUTDOOR & INDOOR FACILITIES
•Inventory what facilities exist, are available, and what facilities could be converted. •Seniors want a place to hangout
•Make facilities available for social events and community building
•Use the theater, art gallery, high school facilities, library, etc•Create outdoor gathering spaces •Create intergenerational activities and universal play environments•Build cooling centers
•Use and consider underutilized space •Add social and activity space in underutilized areas•Create gathering and flexible spaces •Open existing facilities to as many groups as possible
•Add covered seating areas for shade
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ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS
Preferred Strategies Tally
1) Provide a variety of programs at different times for all ages 1
2) Provide opportunities for outdoor activities (e.g., Bocce ball, Golf, and Pickleball) and
exercise classes (e.g., less-intensive hiking classes, aquatics classes, and golf lessons)
3) Ensure program leaders and instructors are a good fit
4) Make it easier for people to sign up for programs
a) It seems like programs are filled with the regulars and interested people cannot
get a spot
5) Create affordable interesting multigenerational and cultural programs
a) Senior trips
b) Organized volunteer activities
c) Senior programs downtown
d) Add drop-in class options for people who can only attend one or a few classes
due to traveling
e) Offer a sliding fee scale so lower income residents can afford to participate
2
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ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS CONT.
Preferred Strategies Tally
6) Establish a mentoring program that connect seniors/adults with students/younger using
activities such as pen pals or senior "buddy" programs
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7) Provide more emergency training for seniors and adults
a) Create an emergency response plan for seniors and adults with limited mobility,
minimal local family support and chronic health issues
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8) Provide opportunities for classes and services to assist with living a full and stable
lifestyle
a) Tax and financial seminars, Acalanes Adult Education, technology and software
programs, tech support programs for seniors, life coaching for seniors
9) Offer informational workshops on Prop 19 and other new legislation relevant to seniors
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ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS CON’T.
•Create more opportunities for Intergenerational programs
•Mentorship between seniors and students based on their interests.
•Transitional programs and support groups •Early and late retirement classes and seminars
•Swim programs
•Hiking groups •Have a fair where people presented different cultures and foods
•Create more opportunities for emergency planning
•Provide emergency training at the Senior Center for our older adults
•Put together emergency kits
•Making people aware of programs
•Tabling about programs•Provide resources and service opportunities
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
•Add housing as a Domain
•Town has incentivized affordable housing
•Housing strategically located, age-restricted, and for Town residents
•Consider home sharing for employees, teachers, schools, etc.
•Understand and identify roles and responsibilities of state, county, and city resources available
•Develop a social service 101
•Identify community champions