MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – During tonight’s meeting of the Marquette City Commission, commissioners voted to begin the process of becoming a more age-friendly community.
The Marquette City Commission is moving forward with a plan aimed at making the city more accessible for residents of every generation. Commissioners have approved joining the AARP network of age-friendly states and communities, launching a planning process that will evaluate housing, transportation, public spaces, and city services. Officials say the effort will help guide future policy decisions as Marquette’s population ages, while creating a community that’s easier to live in for residents of all ages.
“Probably a third, if not a little bit more, of our community are retirees, or close to it, so you know they’re equally just as important and deserve that attention and that focus, and I think it’s exciting that we’re taking on that challenge,” said Marquette City Commissioner Cody Mayer.
Upon admission to the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, Marquette will join Escanaba as the two Upper Peninsula communities with this special designation.
