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Livable Lessons

Using videos, webinars, panel discussions and more, livability experts share their expertise with AARP, local leaders and anyone who wants to learn how a community can be more livable for people of all ages

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Lessons From Livability Leaders

Experts in housing, transportation, public spaces and economic development have provided guidance to AARP staff and local leaders. Here's some of what's been achieved

Beth Osborne

Livable Lessons: Transportation

Beth Osborne, the director of Transportation for America, talks about creating safe streets and mobility options for all community members — and how to advocate for and fund transportation solutions

LIVABLE LESSONS VIDEO SERIES

Transportation with Beth Osborne, Transportation for America

Placemaking with Andrew Howard, Team Better Block and WGI

COMING SOON

Commercial Districts and COVID-19 with Patricia Frey, Main Street America

Equitable Development with Christopher Coes, LOCUS

Older People in Cities with Gil Penalosa, 8 80 Cities

Accessory Dwelling Units with Eli Spevak, Orange Splot

LESSONS BY SUBJECT

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

8 80 Cities: "'Rules' of Community Engagement"

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT

Scott Ball and Marina Khoury: "Charrette and Coding Initiatives"

Jordan S. Yin: "Local Planning as a Tool for Making Communities Livable"

Strong Towns: "Financially Strong, Resilient Communities"

Team Better Block: "Livable Communities in 90 Days"

EQUITY AND OPPORTUNITY

Keith Benjamin: "Closing the Gap Between Opportunity and Access"

LOCUS: "The Future of Equitable, Walkable Neighborhoods"

Smart Growth America: Equitable Transit-Oriented Development

HOUSING

Eli Spevak/Orange Splot: Accessory Dwelling Units

Eli Spevak/Orange Splot: "ADU Initiatives Across the County"

Jordan S. Yin: Local Planning and Places Everyone Can Call Home

National Building Museum: Making Room-Housing for a Changing America

Dan Parolek/Opticos Design: Missing Middle Housing (Parts 1 and 2)

PLACEMAKING AND PUBLIC SPACES

Andrew Howard/Team Better Block/WGI: Placemaking Lessons

The Trust for Public Land: City Park Trends and Practices

The Trust for Public Land: Intergenerational Parks

Jordan S. Yin: Local Planning and Making Meaningful Places

8 80 Cities: Parks and Public Spaces for People of All Ages

In places crowded with streets and structures, small open spaces (even those as small as a parking spot) can provide lots of room to relax

TRANSPORTATION AND GETTING AROUND

Jordan S. Lin: Local Transportation Planning (Getting Everyone Where They Want to Go)

Beth Osborne/Transportation for America: Transportation Lessons

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