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AARP Livable Communities Library

The following (free!) publications have been created to help community leaders and residents make where they live more livable for people of all ages

AARP Livable Communities

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Click on a title to learn more about the publication and to access a download link. Find this page again by visiting AARP.org/LivableLibrary.

To order a print edition, please send an email — subject line "Livable Publications" — to Fulfillment@AARP.org with the following information:
  • Your Name
  • Mailing Address
  • The title and D-number of the publication(s) you want

AARP will provide one copy of any title ordered. Bulk orders will be considered. Please send an email to Livable@AARP.org explaining the reason for the multiple copy request. 

The ABCs of ADUs

The ABCs of ADUs

The ABCs of ADUs: A Guide to Accessory Dwelling Units: (D20473)

Covers of the complete, six-part AARP Roadmap to Livability Collection

AARP Roadmap to Livability

Book 1: Roadmap to Livability (D20361)

Book 2: Community Listening Session Workbook (D20362)

Book 3: Housing Workbook (D20363)

Book 4: Transportation Workbook (D20364)

Book 5: Health Services/Community Supports Workbook (D20365)

Book 6: Economic Development Workbook (D20366)

Creating Parks and Public Places for People of All Ages

Parks and Public Spaces 

Creating Parks and Public Spaces for People of All Ages (D20447)

The cover and a page from Engaging the Community to Create Community

Community Engagement

Engaging the Community to Create Community (D20461)

The front and back covers of Making Room, a publication of AARP and the National Building Museum

Making Room

Making Room: Housing for a Changing America (D20459)

Covers of the AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit and Leader Guide

AARP Walk Audit Tool Kits

Self-Service Guide (D20381)

Leader Guide (D20382)

Front and back covers of the 2018 edition of Where We Live

Where We Live: Inspiring Examples from America's Local Leaders

2018 Edition (D20439)

2017 Edition (D20336)

2016 Edition (D20258)

HomeFit Downloads, Worksheets and Resources

AARP Home Fit Guide

AARP HomeFit Guide (D18959) 

No-Cost/Low-Cost Ideas (D19225)

Guia HomeFit  (D20153)

Ideas sin Costo o de Bajo Costo (D19231)

AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities Booklet Covers

AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities 

An Introductory Booklet (D19860)

MORE PUBLICATIONS: Visit the Publications and Resources page for links to our download- and online-only publications and collections.

Page updated September 2019

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