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2. Another idea was a senior apartment complex was also proposed with <br />amenities like a grocery store, transportation, and a community center. <br />3. Find affordable areas for younger families and make these available to <br />realtors. <br />4. Is Orono really committed to diversity or to an image of exclusivity? <br />5. Another idea for promoting more intergenerational connections was a <br />“public boat” that would go from Orono to Big Island and other lake <br />locations giving access to areas for folks who do not own boats. <br />6. Helping to create more mobile services for older folks than is currently <br />available. <br />7. Promote more connectivity- clean out the dome and have more activities <br />for all generations located there. Have more social gatherings for citizens. <br />Perhaps create seasonal traditions e.g. spring- flower planting; Summer- <br />biking; etc. <br />8. Do a better job of marketing local benefits through city and community <br />websites. Do co-marketing with Long Lake, Independence, Spring Park, <br />etc. There are many attractions like Gale Woods Farm that Are very close <br />to Orono and would be attractive to young and old alike. Find ways to <br />better leverage the 3 Rivers Park District opportunities. <br />9. Consider easing zoning restrictions for mother-in-law additions to existing <br />housing so older folks could age in place with support from family or <br />friends. <br />10. Find ways for older folks to get breaks on taxes by providing services to <br />the overall community like mentoring in schools, working at city hall, in <br />elections etc. <br />11. Promote the best biking in the Twin Cities <br />12. Make sure parks are created with children in mind. <br />13. Have a more visible calendar of Orono (and surrounding community) <br />events. <br />14. Promote family friendly restaurants. <br />15. Promote volunteer groups of neighbors to help and assist older residents. <br />16. Consider the Village movement for elders aging in place ( <br />http://www.aarp.org/home-garden/housing/info-03-2010/fs177-new.html) <br />17. Open up the school facilities to all generations. <br />18. Create a city center with a real mix of activities for all generations or use <br />vacant buildings to create more community gathering places. <br />19. Help incubate small businesses and home-based businesses. <br />20. Keep our schools strong and better publicize their strength <br />21. Create more non-traditional places to gather across the generations like <br />farmers markets, Orono Days, Annual city picnic etc. <br />22. Work on Dial a Ride for older folks not being able to drive. <br />23. Include younger people on the Park Board. <br />24. Be known as a caring community. <br /> <br /> <br />Challenge 2 <br />Page 26 of 30