CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA
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Develop a Chesterfield County specific plan. Guiding Principle: The only way to achieve success is for this to be a community solution. Collaborate with surrounding localities and agencies. Continued development of Chesterfield’s many assets. Promote universal accessibility.
Chesterfield County residents of all ages and cultures are involved and connected through various pursuits to enhance quality of life. Volunteer Educational Technological Spiritual, and Leisure pursuits
The community will offer opportunities for residents to live safely and with dignity in all stages of life by developing or seeking solutions for: Affordable housing, home modification services Increase mobility, transportation infrastructure Improve physical infrastructure “Universal Design” of homes and community Public safety and accessible disaster planning
Individuals of all ages and cultural backgrounds are able to obtain jobs and access services to build and safeguard assets, plan for retirement, lead productive lifestyles, and care for loved ones through: Business flexibility; investment in workplace for all ages Flexible workplace policies and environments Options for financial security and stability
Chesterfield County has effective, accessible, well coordinated and sustainable resources that are well utilized through: Increased wellness, prevention and chronic disease management Access of health care and supportive services Access to caregiver and skilled health professionals Available long-term care resources
First county to have a Senior Advocate Activity Centers in every district First county in region to have a learning institute for seniors (Lifelong Learning Institute) Leader in state to have a senior clinician: Mental Health/CSB and Social Services
Super Senior Passport for residents 60+ Community Paramedic Program First Pickleball Center in Virginia Yellow Dot Program
Award by MetLife Foundation/Generations United, that supports the development and expansion of programs bringing children, youth and older adults together. Chesterfield County was highlighted for being strong in this area.
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