Small-scale land use and zoning changes can help communities revitalize and thrive. Learn how in this free 24-page publication for local leaders and community advocates
Learn how to make a house or apartment safe, comfortable and a great fit — for people of all ages — through this information- and illustration-filled 36 page resource
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Check out our free, photo-filled guides to Accessory Dwelling Units and how they expand housing options for people of all ages
Learn how small towns and remote communities are working to become more livable for older adults and people of all ages
Filled with photos, infographics, ideas, solutions and floor plans, Making Room is a rallying cry for a wider menu of housing options
A report and infographic explain how livable communities are good for people and business
This "recipe" filled publication is a practical guide to demonstrating and implementing positive change
A step-by-step guide by AARP, 8 80 Cities and The Trust for Public Land
6 workbooks with strategies and solutions that make a community great for people of all ages
Field-tested strategies and replicable solutions for big projects and small
Communities of all sizes can use this framework to become more livable
Two examples from each domain provide information and inspiration
11 award-winning, easy-to-understand, 4-page handouts about street-level livability solutions. (Available in English and Spanish.)
Use this template (available in English or Spanish) to learn what people think about where they live
Policies about issues including land use, transportation, housing and broadband facilitate aging in place
AARP researchers gather information about housing, transportation, communities and more
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