Town of Concord Age-friendly Businesses Project

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Photo Credit: Camille Jonlin, MAPC
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Town of Concord Age-friendly Businesses Project

MAPC collaborated with the Town of Concord on an age-friendly businesses project to increase inclusivity for older people in Concord's businesses and business districts.

A survey conducted by MAPC with almost 300 respondents - all of whom are older residents of Concord - identified the need for age-friendly benches in Concord's commercial areas. Following the survey in summer 2024, Concord won a $27,000 grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism to install age-friendly benches in and around Concord Center!

Project then engaged with Concord businesses to identify age-friendly business practices such as quiet areas in restaurants, handrails on steps, and seating near building entrances. 

Questions? Angela Brown, [email protected]

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Photo Credit: Camille Jonlin, MAPC

Check out the Age-Friendly Businesses Checklist and a presentation about developing an age-friendly business and business district!

Age-friendly Businesses Checklist

Age-friendly Businesses Initiative Presentation

Photo of two of the age-friendly benches along the sidewalk in Concord, MA.

Two of the age-friendly benches in Concord, MA | Photo Credit: Camille Jonlin, MAPC.