AARP Livable Communities

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

Cover and back cover of the AARP Disaster Resilience and Preparedness Tool Kit

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The AARP Disaster Resilience and Preparedness Tool Kit is a photo- and strategy-filled guide for how local leaders and community members of all ages can be more resilient to and prepared for natural disasters and other emergencies

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Key Programs and Resources

AARP Age-Friendly Network

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

AARP Community Challenge

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

AARP Livable Newsletter

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

Publications

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

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 Topics

Find inspiring ideas, examples and solutions in our subject-based archive

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)

Aging in Place

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

Accessory Dwelling Units

ADUs can expand housing options for people of all ages

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

Transportation Options

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

AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit front and back covers

Walkability

Safe streets and sidewalks benefit people of all ages

Bicycling

Bike-friendly roadways make streets safer for all users

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

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

Land Use and Zoning

Small changes to the codes can help communities revitalize and thrive

Rural Livability

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

Related Resources

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

Connect

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.