Implementation Plan
Year 1
Infrastructure
Designate the City of Berkeley Health, Housing, and Community Services, Aging Services Division as the Backbone Agency and obtain funding to support the Aging Services Manager in coordinating the initiatives
Solidify Action Teams
Use the potential partners list to identify regional, city, and community based team members for each priority area
Form a Leadership Team
consisting of 5-7 champions from relevant sectors (the City, local residents, health, transportation, business, etc.) to guide implementation of the action plan
Create Communication Network
Identify City staff to be contacts for work within the City. All City Departments will be responsible for the Action Plan recommendations.
Commit to the Action Plan & Work on Year 1 Goals
Community partners and city staff coordinate Year 1 activities for each priority area Leadership team finalizes funding needs and plans strategies to support year 2-3 recommendations
Develop Shared Metrics
Action and Leadership team members Identify and agree on high level indicators and set up a framework using Results Based Accountability to measure progress in years 2-3
Communicate Results of Year 1
Develop an online dashboard using the Age Friendly website to inform the public and track progress. Ensure that the Commission on Aging is continually updated and consulted
Year 2-3
Prioritize and begin work
on the remaining recommendations in collaboration with City and community partners
Work on Year 2-3 Initiatives
Community partners and City staff work toward Year 2-3 targets
Monitor & Improve
Monitor progress and continually improve processes using the Results Based Accountability framework
Communicate Results of Year 2-3
Use the online dashboard on the Age-Friendly Berkeley website to inform the public and track progress
Create a culture and community
that is inclusive, equitable, and
accessible for people of all ages.
The Goal of Age-Friendly Berkeley