Aarp livable communities: downloadable handout

AARP LIVABLE COMMUNITIES WEBSITE: Our website is the entrance to a library of livability content and materials, including publications, articles, photo albums, and inspiring ideas and

how-to’s for local leaders and community advocates AARP NETWORK OF AGE-FRIENDLY STATES AND COMMUNITIES: The age-friendly network serves as a catalyst for local leaders (both elected

officials and engaged residents) to implement the types of changes that make communities more livable for older adults and people of all ages. Learn which towns, cities, counties and states

have enrolled.  AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE: Our annual grant program helps communities become more livable by providing funds for quick-action projects that make immediate, tangible

improvements and jump-start long-term change. Subscribe to our newsletter (see the next item) and be among the first to know when the next application window opens.)  AARP LIVABLE

COMMUNITIES E-NEWSLETTER: Created for community influencers — elected officials, local leaders, advocates, municipal staff, placemaking professionals and interested residents — our free

weekly newsletter contains inspiring information about livability opportunities and efforts.  AARP LIVABILITY INDEX: An interactive online tool, the AARP Livability Index scores

neighborhoods and communities across the United States based on the available services and amenities in seven broad categories: housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health,

engagement, and opportunity.  AARP LIVABLE COMMUNITIES MAP Use this interactive map to discover where and how AARP is helping communities become more livable and age-friendly so people of

all ages can thrive — and make where they live and want to remain a lifelong home. AARP TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: AARP partners with experts in housing, transportation, economic development,

public spaces, community engagement and more to serve as advisors and provide specialized assistance to local governments and community organizations.  TOOL KITS AND PUBLICATIONS  Our

collection of free, award-winning information- and photo-filled publications were created to inform and inspire local leaders and community residents. Visit AARP.org/LivableLibrary to

download or order these titles and many more. AARP BIKE AUDIT TOOL KIT (Available in English and Spanish) AARP DISASTER RESILIENCE TOOL KIT (Available in English and Spanish) AARP HOMEFIT

GUIDE (Available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese) AARP POP-UP PLACEMAKING TOOL KIT AARP RURAL LIVABILITY WORKSHOP REPORT AARP WALK AUDIT TOOL KIT (Available in English

and Spanish) ENABLING BETTER PLACES: A HANDBOOK FOR IMPROVED NEIGHBORHOODS CREATING COMMUNITY GARDENS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES CREATING PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES

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