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AARP Livable Communities

Information and inspiration for local leaders — so communities can be livable for people of all ages

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2026 AARP Community Challenge Grantees

AND THE GRANTEES ARE ...

AARP has doubled its annual AARP Community Challenge investment by awarding $8.3 million in community-improving grants for livability projects nationwide.

See the Grantee Lists

Key Programs and Resources

Map showing the members of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities as of May 2026

AARP Age-Friendly Network

Learn how a town, city, county or state can enroll in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities

Illustration with text that reads AARP Community Challenge 10 Years

AARP Community Challenge

Our annual grant program provides funds for quick-action projects that improve livability and inspire change

Three issues of the AARP Livable Communities e-Newsletter

AARP Livable Newsletter

Our award-winning newsletter for local leaders is how we announce new content, resources and opportunities

Covers of 16 publications from AARP Livable Communities

Free "how-to" guides, tool kits and more for local leaders and involved residents

A screenshot of the AARP Livable Communities interactive map

AARP Livable Map

See where and how AARP is helping communities become more livable

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AARP Livability Index

Use an address, city, state or zip code to find a community's livability score

Families pose in front of the sign for the grandparent's park.

Livability Library

Learn about livability with these subject-based collections from AARP Livable Communities

How to Use AARP.org/Livable

How to Use AARP.org/Livable

A few tips about navigating our website, getting in touch and more

Housing

AARP HomeFit Guide front and back covers (English)

A smartly designed home can be a great fit for residents of all ages and life stages

Accessory Dwelling Units

Accessory Dwelling Units

ADUs can expand housing options for people of all ages

Missing Middle Streetscape

Missing Middle Housing

These mid-sized homes in walkable places are making a needed comeback

The Levey Family of Levittown, Long Island, New York.

More About Housing

Examples of programs, solutions, trends and housing options

Getting Around

An example of a Complete Street

Transportation Options

Learn about Complete Streets, ride-sharing and other transportation programs and services

AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit front and back covers

Safe streets and sidewalks benefit people of all ages

Illustration of 15 types of bicycles

Bike-friendly roadways make streets safer for all users

AARP

AARP Driver Safety

Classes and resources for keeping drivers and passengers safe

Community Connections

Mayor Ian Balutrus and members of the Mayor's Book Club in Burlington, North Carolina

Engagement

Outreach, education and partnerships

Illustrated, aerial view of a townscape

Local Solutions

Positive change helped by livability experts and AARP

Providence Mount St Vincent Assisted Living, Seattle, Elderly Woman Shakes Hands And Talks To Two Young Children, Indoors, Room, Livable Communities, Build Bonds Across Generations

Social Participation

Connecting neighbors and communities within communities

Four photos related to older adults and disasters

Resilience

Reducing risks to better protect all residents

Spaces and Places

An illustration of the Cut Bank City Bark Park site plan, a dog at a fire hydrant, and a woman poses with pine tree plants

Public Places

People of all ages in all kinds of place need safe and accessible destinations for getting out and about

An alleyway transformation in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Placemaking

Demonstration (or "pop-up") projects can inspire needed change

6 circular icons showing illustrations representing terms used in zoning and land use planning

Land Use and Zoning

Small changes to the codes can help communities revitalize and thrive

Route 424 South, Maryland

Rural Livability

Livability projects and programs can support people of all ages in small communities and remote places

Related Resources

Livable Communities

Policy and Research

Resources from AARP Research, AARP Public Policy Institute and AARP International

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

Workshops

Learn about our past gatherings and upcoming online events

U.S. Census Bureau Chart

Surveys and Statistics

Demographic data — and livability questions asked and answered

About Livable Communities

Learn about the initiative and why AARP is working locally — nationwide

Using AARP.org/Livable

Visiting for the first time? Here are some tips for navigating our website

How to reach AARP Livable Communities

AARP State and Local Offices

AARP has offices in every state, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and D.C.