Age-Friendly Tucson Plan

FiveYear Plan for Outdoor Spaces & Buildings

Responsible Parties for Implementation

• City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department • City of Tucson Transportation Department

Suggested Partners for Implementation

Goal Improve the quality, quantity, and accessibility of Parks and Recreation spaces. Recommendation 1 Implement the voter-approved Proposition 407: Parks + Connections Bond with a focus on multi-generational and accessible facilities. • Seek input from older residents through neighborhood associations, AARP Arizona, Pima Council on Aging, the Bond Oversight Commission, and other community partners. • Appoint members to the Parks + Connections Bond Oversight Commission with interests and expertise in mobility, safety, and older adults. Recommendation 2 Prioritize accessibility improvements and multi-modal transportation projects in future infrastructure planning efforts. • Make improvements on completion to the ADATransition Plan and seek funding as available. Prioritize future road projects that align with high ADA compliance needs. • Include ADA improvements, sidewalks, walkability elements, and Bicycle Boulevard Master Plan build-out into the City’s Mobility

• Pima Council on Aging • ELDER Alliance

• Pima Association of Governments • Regional Transportation Authority • Living Streets Alliance • Neighborhood Associations

Master Plan and recommendations for the Regional Transportation Authority Continuation Plan.

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