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LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
The Public Policy Institute’s Livable Communities Team conducts research and policy analysis and brings together thought leaders to develop and advance AARP’s public policy agenda on livable communities issues.
Click below for reports on major livable communities topics. Use the PPI search box on the right for a more precise search.
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Transportation Funding Reform: Equity Considerations for Older Americans
This report considers how to finance a system that is fair, efficient, and reliable and that promotes transportation choices for all Americans. read
Aging in Place: State Livability Policies and Practices
A survey of state land use, housing and transportation policies and practices that promote aging in place. Written jointly with the National Conference of State Legislatures. read
Policy and Design Considerations for Accommodating Low-Speed Vehicles and Golf Carts in Community Transportation Networks
Low-speed vehicles and golf carts offer economical transportation options in many communities. This report by Jana Lynott shows growing use of these vehicles will require greater attention to planning, infrastructure design, public education, and regulation. read
State Housing Profiles: Housing Conditions and Affordability for the Older Population
State Housing Profiles 2011 provides a full range of data on key housing indicators for older adults in every state and the District of Columbia. read
Housing for Older Adults: The Impacts of the Recession
This report highlights a drop in the percentage of homeowners over 50 who own their homes free and clear and shows rising costs for those who rent or still pay mortgages. An AARP Public Policy Institute Insight on the Issues by Rodney Harrell, PhD. read
How the Travel Patterns of Older Adults Are Changing: Highlights from the 2009 National Household Travel Survey
A report from AARP’s Jana Lynott shows older adults make up an increasing share of the nation’s travel. They are using public transportation more and driving less than in the past. Older men outnumber women as drivers. read
Multigenerational Households Are Increasing
AARP’s Rodney Harrell tells us that since the beginning of the recession in 2008, the number of Americans living in generational households has increased. read
Policy Options to Improve Specialized Transportation
Authorization of the next surface transportation law provides an opportunity to improve specialized transportation services. read
Strategies to Meet the Housing Needs of Older Adults
This report discusses some of the housing challenges facing older adults and explores strategies that, if pursued, would better enable them to remain in their homes and communities as they age. read
Preserving Affordability and Access in Livable Communities: Subsidized Housing Opportunities near Transit and the 50+ Population
As communities address the general shortage of affordable housing, preserving affordable housing in transit-oriented developments (TODs) is one of the challenges that communities must address to increase livability. read
Planning Complete Streets for an Aging America
Complete Streets Initiatives bring transportation issues of older Americans to the planning table at the state and local level. read
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