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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 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.
NEW PUBLICATIONS!
Two (Free!) Guides for Local Leaders
Enabling Better Places: A Handbook for Improved Neighborhoods. Learn More »
Accessory Dwelling Units: Model State Act and Local Ordinance. Learn More »
UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORTED BY AARP
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
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
Helping Retailers be Age-Friendly
From AARP Hawaii, advice for how businesses can better serve older adults