Housing
Housing That Works for People of All Ages
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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
Rethinking What Makes a Great Roommate
Many older adults own homes with rooms to spare and could use some help around the house. Young, helpful renters need safe, affordable places to live. Nesterly is helping them find one another
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The Missing Middle
Here's why mid-sized, walkable new housing disappeared and how we can get it back
How to Find an Age-Friendly Home
Few homes are age- and accessibility-friendly. Here’s how a program in Oregon is working to change that.
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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