AARP Livable Communities
Lessons From Livability Leaders
Experts in housing, transportation, public spaces and economic development have provided guidance to AARP staff and local leaders. Learn what's been achieved »
(1) A park audit workshop in San Jose, California (2) A demonstration project in Old Orchard Beach, Maine (3) A tabletop model of a proposed park for older adults in Frederick, Maryland (4) A planning workshop in West Hollywood, California (5) A "Missing Middle" Housing tour in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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FROM THE LIVABLE LIBRARY
Take a Look Inside Our 'New Home'
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ABOUT US
Great Places for All Ages
Learn what a livable community is, and how and why AARP is working with local leaders 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, older adults will outnumber children. See these and similar population projections.
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SOCIAL MEDIA
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PUBLICATIONS
Livable Library
Free publications to help community leaders and residents make where they live more livable for people of all ages
LIVABLE LESSONS
AARP Walk Audit Worksheets
Download, print and use this single-sheet documents to turn a routine walk into a helpful, community-improving data collection activity
SLIDESHOWS
Missing Middle Housing
These walkable, mid-sized, often multifamily and once common residences are very much needed and too hard to find
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
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Helping Retailers be Age-Friendly
From AARP Hawaii, advice for how businesses can better serve older adults