The American Rescue Plan of 2021 and Older Adults
The ARPA is a once-in-a-generation funding opportunity to strengthen communities for the future. A new AARP resource for local leaders explains the legislation and provides guidance for how it can be used to benefit and engage older residents and people of all ages. Download or order this free publication. »
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Coming Soon: Thank you to those who joined us during the 2021 AARP Livable Communities Workshop. The workshop recordings and presentations will be posted in early October. Their availability will be announced on this page and in the AARP Livable Communities e-Newsletter. If you’re not a subscriber, sign up today!
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
The 2021 AARP Community Challenge: Check out the list of 244 "quick-action" projects that will help make communities more livable for people of all ages. Read »
Universal Design and Visitability: Learn what makes a home “visitable” and what the standards are for homes featuring Universal Design. Read »
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NEW PUBLICATIONS!
Two (Free!) Guides for Local Leaders
Learn how incremental zoning code reform and policies that allow ADUs can help local economies
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Great Places for All Ages
Learn what a livable community is, and how and why AARP is working with local leaders and residents nationwide to make communities more livable for people of all ages
STATS AND FACTS
America is an Aging Nation
The population of older adults is getting larger — and older. By 2034, people age 65 or over will outnumber children age 17 or younger. See these and similar population projections
FREE PUBLICATIONS
Livable Library
Free publications to help community leaders and residents make where they live more livable for people of all ages
LIVABLE LESSONS
Cities That Work for All Ages
Urban planning expert and livability champion Gil Penalosa explains how cities can become more equitable and sustainable
FOCUSING ON EQUITY
Age-Friendly Work and Equity
A look at the efforts and programs being pursued by communities enrolled in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities
TRANSPORTATION
HOUSING
All About Accessory Dwelling Units
As small homes that exist on the same property lot as a single-family residence, ADUs play a major role in serving a national housing need
PLACES AND SPACES
Making Places Pop!
Recipes for projects that inspire change — and improve communities for people of all ages
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Using Improv Theater to Build Resilience and Improve Livability
Interactive performances are a time-tested tool for change