Housing
Housing That Works for People of All Ages
Featured Resources
Make Room for 'Making Room'
Filled with infographics, ideas, solutions, photographs and floor plans, Making Room is a rallying cry for a wider menu of housing options. Learn how to get a free copy of this 84-page publication from AARP and the National Building Museum
Learn 'The ABCs of ADUs'
Accessory Dwelling Units — commonly known as backyard bungalows, garage apartments and so-called granny flats — are small homes that exist on the same property lot as a single-family residence. Download or order our free, photo-filled guide
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The Missing Middle
Here's why mid-sized, walkable new housing disappeared and how we can get it back
Modern Roommates
Many older homeowners have rooms to spare. Young, helpful renters need affordable places to live
Need a Trowel? Don't Want to Buy One?
Most communities have a library filled with books. What if more places had a library filled with power drills, saws and socket wrench sets?
A Welcoming Home
Recognizing a need, some cities are developing housing options with LGBT older adults in mind
20 Questions About Cohousing
Private homes and apartments with common spaces can be great for people of all ages
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