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Presentation outlines Shorewood’s Age‑Friendly plan focused on streets, inclusion and communications
Summary
A village presentation described three priorities for Shorewood’s next three‑year Age‑Friendly plan — transportation and safe streets, respect and social inclusion with dementia supports, and communication/information — and highlighted programs such as the Memory Cafe and Shorewood Reads.
A presenter identified in the meeting record as Vashti delivered an extended presentation on Shorewood’s Age‑Friendly plan and its three priority pillars for the next three years: transportation and safe streets for all; respect, social inclusion and housing options; and improved communication and information about resources for older residents.
On transportation and safe streets, the presenter described Shorewood’s existing work with the Ped Bike Safety Committee and the police department, adoption of complete‑streets principles, walk audits (including winter walk audits), and advocacy for reliable public transit in Milwaukee County. "Our vision is Shorewood residents feel safe and welcomed on the streets and sidewalks of Shorewood," the presenter said.
Under social inclusion, the presenter highlighted the Memory Cafe (monthly), dementia awareness volunteers and the elder services advisory board as partners that help connect older adults to programming, and thanked volunteers for running successful events that draw participants from the North Shore. The presenter noted the Memory Cafe continued through the pandemic and had relocated to Kingo for better acoustics and space.
On communications, the presenter said the village will work to increase awareness of available referrals and services — especially through the Senior Resource Center — and reduce ageist language. The presenter noted outreach channels including the library and school district and encouraged broader promotion of volunteer opportunities.
Trustees asked about the effect of changes in local businesses (for example, the Metro Market) on programs; the presenter said most programs had already moved to alternate locations and participation remained stable. Trustees also asked about ADUs as an option to support multigenerational living; the presenter said word of the ADU policy change appears to be spreading and has been well received so far.
The board thanked the presenter for the report and for the work of volunteers and community partners supporting Shorewood’s age‑friendly efforts.
