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The Livable Communities Resource pages connect users to the LC team’s library of publications on land use, housing and transportation; highlight relevant and timely news stories; provide a toolkit to educate the public on livable communities practices and encourage the use of livable communities policies and strategies; provide a online venue for livable communities-related videos and webcasts; and grants access to dialogue with experts and stakeholders through group discussion on current livable communities topics.
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Toolkit
This toolkit connects you to resources that you may find useful in learning more about livable communities. The views, opinions and judgments expressed by other websites and organizations are solely their own. Outside website content has not been reviewed or approved by AARP unless otherwise noted.
AARP State Offices
Get the latest news and information about what AARP is doing in your state. Click here.
Other Web Resources
Issue Related Websites
Organizations
- Community Transportation Association of America
- Easter Seals Project Action
- National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
- National Association of Home Builders
- National Housing Conference
- National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
- National Complete Streets Coalition
- National Center for Senior Transportation
- National Housing Trust
- National Low-Income Housing Coalition
- Smart Growth America
- The Gerontological Society of America
Partner Organizations
- America Walks
- Center for Housing Policy (National Housing Conference)
- Institute of Transportation Engineers
- National Complete Streets Coalition
- National Conference of State Legislatures
- National Housing Trust
- Reconnecting America
State and Local Agencies
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Local/Regional
Planning and Policy Documents
- United We Ride National Dialogue Final Report
- A report on older drivers, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Status Report, Vol. 45, No. 6, June 19, 2010
- The Maturing of America: Communities Moving Forward for an Aging Population, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
- Aging in Place, Stuck Without Options; Transportation for America
- The Built Environment; Planning Healthy Communities for all Ages: Community Design, Neighborhood Change, and Impact on Older Adults (subscription required)
- HousingPolicy.org Older Adult Toolkit
PPI State Data
The AARP Public Policy Institute analyzes and publishes a wide range of state-specific data related to Americans 50+. Research within the data center focuses on the fifty states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico. Of particular relevance to Livable Communities are the State Housing Profiles for each state. Explore
PPI Guide to Livable Communities Evaluation
The purpose of the Livable Communities Evaluation Guide is to encourage residents to look at their communities and neighborhoods and identify the features and services that promote livability for persons of all ages and abilities. By conducting a neighborhood assessment, community members can better understand their communities and work together to improve them.
Components of the Evaluation Guide include: introducing the community survey; conducting the community survey; and more information and contacts—additional resources for community members. Explore
Sample Legislation
The following tools can aid local governments and advocates create legislation to support livable communities policies and initiatives within their communities.
Model Ordinances:
