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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

AARP Livable Communities works with experts in housing, transportation, public spaces, community engagement, economic development and more to provide guidance and specialized assistance to AARP staff and local leaders nationwide.

Click on the image to read about some of what's been achieved.

Follow the links below to watch the Livable Lessons Video Series — as well as past webinar, workshop and conference presentations — for deeper dives into several livability topics.

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AARP Livable Communities has sent livability experts to locations including (clockwise from top left) San Jose, California; Old Orchard Beach, Maine; Frederick, Maryland; West Hollywood, California; St. Paul, Minnesota.

Livable Lessons Video Series

"Accessory Dwelling Units"

Eli Spevak, a builder and advocate for community-oriented housing that’s both affordable and environmentally-friendly, discusses the importance of and need for ADUs

"Commercial District Design"

Patrice Frey of Main Street America explains how to bolster local downtowns and commercial districts during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

"Older People in Cities"

Urban planning expert Gil Penalosa demonstrates how equitable and sustainable cities can work for 8-year-olds and 80-year-olds

"Placemaking Lessons"

Public spaces planner Andrew Howard explains what makes a “successful place” and how communities can (and sometimes should) implement placemaking projects despite the COVID-19 pandemic

"Transportation Lessons"

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

COMING SOON

"Equitable Development" with Christopher Coes

"Incremental Zoning Code Reform" with Lynn Richards, Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU)

Other Videos and Presentations By Subject

Click on items in the lists below to access videos and slides from past webinars as well as workshop and conference presentations.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT

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

"Financially Strong, Resilient Communities" with Charles Marohn, Strong Towns

"Livable Communities in 90 Days" with Team Better Block

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

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

"Rules of Community Engagement" with 8 80 Cities

EQUITY AND OPPORTUNITY

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

"Equitable Transit-Oriented Development" Smart Growth America

"The Future of Equitable, Walkable Neighborhoods" with LOCUS

HOUSING

"Accessory Dwelling Units" with Eli Spevak/Orange Splot

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

"Housing for a Changing America" with Chrysanthe Broikos, National Building Museum

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

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

PLACEMAKING AND PUBLIC SPACES

"City Park Trends and Practices" with The Trust for Public Lands

"Intergenerational Parks" with The Trust for Public Lands

"Local Planning and Making Meaningful Places" with Jordan S. Yin

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

TRANSPORTATION AND GETTING AROUND

"Local Transportation Planning" with Jordan S. Lin

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