AARP Livable Communities
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NEW! Experience Matters
Working with AARP and the nonprofit organization Cities of Service, several cities are developing initiatives that involve older adults in efforts to solve problems and improve communities.
Learn about the positions that need to be filled »
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
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
American Men are Gathering in Aussie-Style 'Sheds'
By doing so, the retirees get out of the house, work together to tackle community projects, and make connections that lead to healthier, happier lives
FREE GUIDES AND PUBLICATIONS
Learn 'The ABCs of ADUs'
Check out our two free publications (one introductory, the other more advanced) about accessory dwelling units and how they expand housing options for people of all ages
INTERESTING IDEAS
Mobility As a Service Has 'MaaS' Appeal
A Danish company has an effective (and possibly replicable) transportation solution for America's non-drivers
INTERVIEWS
Helping Bostonians ‘Age Strong’
The city no longer has a commission on the 'Affairs of the Elderly.' That’s a good thing. A city official explains why
LIVABLE LESSONS
Need a Trowel? Don't Want to Buy One?
Portland, Oregon, has lending libraries filled with power drills, saws, socket wrenches and all sorts of trowels
SLIDESHOWS AND VIDEOS
AARP Helps Build a Better Block
. . . in Des Moines, Iowa
GETTING AROUND
HOUSING
Take a Tour of a 'Lifelong' Home
An Oregon couple custom creates an age-friendly house. Plus: A real estate program worth replicating
PLACES AND SPACES
Pop Goes a Plaza
Learn how a demonstration project in a New Jersey downtown transformed a sorry space into a destination. (Then follow the links to see other projects.)
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Helping Retailers be Age-Friendly
From AARP Hawaii, advice for how businesses can better serve older adults
LIVABLE POLICY
Livability Index
This interactive, online tool scores communities across the U.S. for the features, services and amenities that make for great places to live