Developing these arrangements requires additional effort and creative approaches to reduce complexity.
What makes Dakota County a livable community for people of all ages, and especially for older adults?
Cities in Dakota County often rank high on best places to live lists.
The city ofRosemountranked 12th in the nation among communities studied inMoneymagazine’s “Best Places to Live 2015.
“The cities ofApple ValleyandLakevillehave been ranked in earlier editions.
Both facilities will be linked to a multipurpose assembly space that will feature intergenerational activities.
The reality is that individuals and families need to take responsibility and plan for the future.
Much of Dakota County is rural.
The geographic size of the county creates transportation challenges for residents who live in more rural areas.
However, more volunteer drivers are needed to meet the demand.
This past year Dakota County was a leader in Minnesota in creating aTransportation Coordinating Collaborative.
Talk about the county’s Communities for a Lifetime initiative.
Why was it created and how does it work?
What’s been achieved so far?
The premise is that healthy, active and successful residents yield economic and social benefits for the whole community.
This concept resonates with people from all age groups.
Another community survey assessed the transportation needs of older adults.
Another work group assembled a city-based resource directory for older adults and their families.
The CFL initiative is also creating a series of city profiles for the major cities in Dakota County.
Additionally, the profiles incorporate a few of indicators from theAARP Livability Index.
Melissa Stantonis the editor ofAARP.org/livable.
