About AARP Livable Communities

Information and inspiration for local leaders

Is Your Community Livable for People of All Ages?

By 2030, fully 1 in 5 Americans will be age 65 or older. By 2034, the United States will — for the first time ever — be a nation comprised of more older adults than of children. The AARP Livable Communities initiave supports the efforts of neighborhoods, towns, cities and rural areas to be great places for people of all ages and life stages by providing safe, walkable streets; age-friendly housing and transportation options; access to needed services; and opportunities for residents of all ages to participate in community life.

Getting Started

About Us

Helping communities become livable places for people of all ages

Video: What Is a Livable Community?

A video introducing livable communities in three formats

The poster is shown in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese

"In a Livable Community ..."

Use this downloadable graphic (available in five languages) to see what makes a community livable for people of all ages

AARP Livable Communities Resources and Publications handout

AARP Livable Communities: An Introduction

Online and downloadable information about our programs, resources and publications

Key Programs

AARP Community Challenge

Our annual quick-action grant program funds projects that build momentum for local change

AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities

AARP Age-Friendly Network

Learn how your community can become more livable for people of all ages

Local Solutions Collection

Local leaders and community members are learning ways to tackle challenges small and large

Attendees at the 2017 AARP Livable Communities pose with a mariachi band in the Trinity Groves area of Dallas, Texas

Learning Events

Check out our past and upcoming workshops and conferences

Our Resources

AARP Livable Newsletter

Our free, weekly e-newsletter that provides information and inspiration for local leaders. Subscribe to this award-winning publication today!

Covers of 16 publications from AARP Livable Communities

Tool Kits and Guides

Downloadable publications, worksheets, guides and more help community leaders and residents make where they live more livable for people of all ages

AARP.org/Livable

We’re so glad you’ve chosen to learn more about AARP Livable Communities. Some tips for using our website

Awards and Mentions

Our newsletter, website and publications are repeat award-winners

Livability and Community Teams at AARP

AARP Livable Communities

We're working nationally and locally to foster livable places for people of all ages. Learn how to connect with us by email, on social media and more

AARP Public Policy Institute

AARP's livability-related policies address issues including land use, housing, transportation and access to high-speed internet — all of which facilitate aging in place

AARP in Your State

Find AARP offices in your state and news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care and more.

AARP Government Affairs

AARP advocates are working to inform and explain federal laws and policies that relate to housing, transportation, high-speed internet and more

AARP Research

AARP researchers conduct surveys and gather information about (among other topics) housing, transportation and community needs

AARP International

Equity by Design is a livability initiative featuring expert insights and case studies that are applicable across geographic boundaries