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Presented by:

Brad Calvert

DRCOG’sBoomer Bond

November 12, 2019

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• provides information and services

• funds community services

• identifies and fills gaps in services and plans for future needs

• advocates on behalf of older adults and their caregivers

Helps people age better

DRCOG Area Agency on Aging

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972019AAA: experiencing tremendous growth and change

• Ombudsman program • Information and Assistance • contracts management • planner (part-time)

• Long-Term Care Ombudsman program

• Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Ombudsman

• Information and Assistance• contracts management• options counseling• case management• State Health Insurance Assistance

Program• Veteran-Directed Care • community transitions • elder refugee services• Accountable Health Communities • evidence-based programs• technical assistance to local

governments

Click to edit Master title styleClick to edit Master title styleDriving forces behind recent innovations

Area Agency on Aging

innovation

changes to state and federal funding

community-based

organizationfragmentation and capacity

relevance in business

environment

population growth (75 and older)

growing emphasis on partnerships

need to engage

local gov’ts

other driving forces

Click to edit Master title styleClick to edit Master title styleDRCOG’s Boomer Bond – key elements

• A community assessment tool to facilitate local dialogue and identify priorities

• A comprehensive inventory to assist with the future development of policies, plans and strategies

https://drcog.org/resource-directory

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• “Conversation starter” at the local level (including partners)

• Provide structure to what can be an overwhelming conversation

• Build-on and improve staff-to-staff and staff-to-stakeholder relationships

• Help focus efforts to engage the public• Identify challenges and opportunities

Click to edit Master title styleClick to edit Master title styleBoomer Bond assessment:Mobility and Access

Mobility and Access (example topics): Mobility & Access

Housing

Support Services

Community Living

• public sidewalks (existing / requirements for new)

• public streets and intersections

• transit and special transportation services

• strategies to aid and support older drivers

• groups or partners that should be involved in developing solutions

Click to edit Master title styleClick to edit Master title styleBoomer Bond assessment:Mobility and Access

Mobility and Access (sidewalk conditions):Illustrative recommendations:

• conduct a sidewalk inventory and connectivity assessment to prioritize sidewalks and infrastructure in high-use areas

• prioritize sidewalk infrastructure upgrades in high-use areas that have the greatest amount of connectivity

• consider developing a general fund line item to install and maintain sidewalks within the city

Click to edit Master title styleClick to edit Master title styleLocal highlight – City of Sheridan

Safe Stops Through SheridanRecently received funding through DRCOG program designed to support local planning and small infrastructure projects.

• Boomer Bond process identified deficiencies at existing bus stops and transit stations

• Community Development staff completed comprehensive inventory of bus stop amenities – noting informal improvements made by transit patrons.

• Project will upgrade 32 of the 39 bus stops to include, at a minimum, a bench and trash receptacle (almost all stops will also require concrete pad to support selected amenity combination)

Click to edit Master title styleClick to edit Master title styleLocal highlight – City and County of Broomfield

Older Adult Transit Training and Experience Educate older adults on the various modes of transportation and provide travel training experiences on RTD fixed route, Flex Ride, and Easy Ride.

Day 1 – Classroom and Car Fit Demonstration• Drive Smart of the Rockies• Transit option resources and training• Mobile tech training

Day 2 – Transit Experience• Flex Ride transportation to Broomfield Station Park-n-

Ride for three-hour transit travel experience provided by RTD staff

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Mobility & Access

Housing

Support Services

Community Living

Boomer Bond assessment:Community Living

Community Living (example topics):• age-friendly community spaces (e.g.

parks, trails, community centers)

• opportunities to volunteer and be engaged in community events

• feeling safe and secure – engaging public safety personnel

• helping older adults remain in the workforce

Click to edit Master title styleClick to edit Master title styleBoomer Bond results: examples of other age-friendly initiatives

• new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance in community with severe housing shortage

• activation and increased effectiveness of local Senior Commission(s)

• updated site plan review criteria and guidelines

• additional senior housing added to housing authority portfolios

• development of community-based resource center/guide for older adults

• reconsidered previous decisions that were barriers to delivering best service

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THANK YOU!Brad Calvert

Director, Regional Planning and Developmentbcalvert@drcog.org

303-480-6839