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Livable Communities: Slideshows

See what makes a community livable for people of all ages

FEATURED SLIDESHOW

Focusing on Rural Livability

Take a trip through a snapshot sampling of America's small town, rural and remote communities

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THE BASICS

The 8 Domains of Livability

The availability and quality of these key community features greatly impact the well-being of older adults

Livable Communities: A Show and Tell

Walkability, places to gather, make a city or town a livable place for being 50-plus — or any age

Dangerously Incomplete Streets

Look at these photos and read about what you see. Then think about the roadways near you. There's a good chance you're encounterin

DATA POINTS

Housing a Changing America: Stats and Facts

The popular vision of the American household is inaccurate and outdated

GOVERNING

How to Create an Annual Report People Will Actually Read

Pow! Kaboom! Suwanee, Georgia, punches up its annual accounting of revenues and expenses for readers of all ages

HOUSING

A Home Remodeling Before and After Slideshow

Small and large changes make a Florida house suitable for "aging in place"

Take a Tour of Our 'Lifelong' Home

An Oregon couple design and build an aging-friendly house

A House That Can Be a 'Home For Life'

Aging in place is possible when a home can be remodeled if and as needed or, better yet, is smartly designed from the start

Take a Tiny Houses Tour

It really is possible to live large in small spaces

A Snapshot (and Snapshots) of Transit-Oriented Development

Getting around without a car is possible when housing, work and transportation needs are planned and placed together

PLACES AND PLACEMAKING

Main Street Gets a Makeover

See how a weekend transformation made downtown Bethel, Vermont, pop!

Signs That Say So Much

Some signage is especially useful, thought-provoking, creative, fun or simply odd

Little Free Libraries Appear in All Sorts of Places

Local bookstores are becoming harder to find, but readers worldwide are helping ensure that books still play a role in making a co

Let's Have Some Fun!

Livable places have spaces where people of all ages can get out and play

Pictures of Age-Friendly Places and Programs

See what's been happening in some of the cities and towns that belong to the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities

A Livable Tour of Age-Friendly Des Moines

Yes, the photo at left was taken in Iowa. See it and several more!

What Livable Looks Like in Japan

Take a slideshow tour of sights and scenes in and around Tokyo

In a Livable Community, People of All Ages Can ...

People of all ages can do lots of things! Take a look, and don't miss the shareable, printable download we created so you can show

Cities That Want to Be Great for Older Adults

By 2030 one in five Americans will be age 65 or older. Smart communities nationwide are getting ready — now

Stay Informed — For Free!

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