Thank you for joining us to mark the 10th anniversary of the AARP Livability Index^TM platform.

The 2025 AARP Livability Index^TM platform release marks a decade of measuring community livability nationwide and highlighting communities that are successfully taking action to become more age-friendly and livable for people of all ages. This year’s release highlights the latest updates to the platform, including new livability scores, data and site features, and provides a comprehensive look at how communities are addressing ongoing housing and transportation challenges and the need for amenities, services that support residents of all ages, incomes, and abilities. 

Toward More Livable Communities showcased findings on the nation’s top performing places, providing a clear view of trends, priorities, and opportunities for the continuing effort to create communities where residents can thrive. Local leaders also shared experiences using community data to inform planning, guide decision-making, and address the unique needs of their neighborhoods. 

This event offered a deeper look at how the AARP Livability Index platform informs community decision-making and contributes to stronger, more livable neighborhoods across the country.

WEBINAR RECORDING

SPEAKERS

Rodney Harrell
Vice President, Family, Home & Community, AARP

Shannon Guzman
Senior Director, Housing & Livable Communities, AARP

James Darius Ball
Director of Future Cities, National Building Museum

Christy Kwan
Policy Advisor, Livable Communities, AARP

Bryan Greene
Vice President, Policy Advocacy, National Association of REALTORS®

Mildred Warner
Professor, Cornell University

Jason Miller
Planning Director, City of Archdale

Kristy Stambaugh
Director of Aging and Disability Services, City of Lexington

Dinah Stephens
Age Friendly Program Manager, City of Seattle

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