The document discusses making communities more livable and age-friendly. It notes that by 2030, the U.S. will have twice as many people over 65 as today. Surveys find that older adults want to remain in their homes and communities as long as possible. The document promotes age-friendly community programs and policies that support mobility, housing, community engagement and other features to improve quality of life for people of all ages. AARP works with communities through its Network of Age-Friendly Communities initiative to encourage walkable neighborhoods, transportation options and other livability factors.
Creating healthy neighborhoods through action and policy changeEveryday Democracy
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This sad but brutal truth of what families face living on East Colfax in Denver out of motels. Children and families feet away from drugs, gangs, prostitution adn violence. Desperate community efforts to help families get out of endendured slavery with the motels they live in due to slow agency pay.
The Livability Economy - People, Places and ProsperityAllyson Brunette
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Creating healthy neighborhoods through action and policy changeEveryday Democracy
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City commissioners in Decatur, Ga., launched a major effort to recruit residents to decide how to build a sense of community and to find common ground for solving community conflicts. Since then, civic engagement has become a habit and the city is engaging residents in its 2010 strategic plan.
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This research project was a field study of cummunity social work. It started a research project, and became an inspiration for several students and launched their careers.
This sad but brutal truth of what families face living on East Colfax in Denver out of motels. Children and families feet away from drugs, gangs, prostitution adn violence. Desperate community efforts to help families get out of endendured slavery with the motels they live in due to slow agency pay.
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Livable Communities provide a host of advantages that enhance the quality of life of residents, the economic prospects of businesses and the bottom lines of governments. The Livability Economy shows how livability initiatives contribute to improved economic performance and a more vibrant, desirable and competitive environment for housing and commercial investment. This workshop focuses on design factors that feature livability outcomes that benefit older adults and people of all ages. Examples of some of the most common tools and treatments for creating age-friendly environments will be presented — from the least-expensive, short-term wins to dramatic changes and long-term initiatives. All of the proposed transformations are expected to create a return on investment by increasing business income, property values and new development; decreasing vehicle crashes, pedestrian injuries and fatalities; reducing medical costs; and improving air quality and overall public health. In addition, AARP’s new tool, the “Livability Index” will be presented which measures the quality of life in American communities across multiple dimensions: housing, transportation, neighborhood characteristics, environment, health, opportunity, and civic and social engagement.
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This in-depth report measures citizen engagement in the constitution state in voting, volunteerism and community involvement in the state of Connecticut.
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This practice encouraged institutionalized racism to run through the streets of these communities.
Poorly funded schooling
Major health impacts
Larger environmental issues
Less opportunity for community growth and well-being
Dr Simon Duffy gave this talk in September 2018 to the National Social Care Conference in Cardiff. He argues that our concept of citizenship is confused, but the potential for creating communities of citizenship is enormous.
Erin Mitchell, Associate State Director, American Association of Retired
Persons (AARP)
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highlight recent successes in New York communities that help people age in place. Aging in place is the ability to stay in your home and community as long as possible and avoid costly institutions. The three main design features are Complete Streets, Universal Design and Transit Efficient Development. Town, county, state and federal government all have a role to play in helping to shape the future landscape of New York; whether it is our roadways, transit, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, homes with no step entries, and wider doorways. Come hear about how AARP is partnering all over New York and the country to make sure these transformations occur.
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There are big changes happening in the rural town of Hoffman, Minn. Just five years ago, Main Street storefronts stood empty and the population was in a steady decline. Now, local residents are actively working to build a vibrant, thriving community.
Erie, Pa., has been hit hard by the loss of manufacturing jobs, leaving 17% of individuals and 11% of families living in poverty. The dialogue-to-change process has made space for residents to voice their concerns and identify possible solutions to reduce poverty and violence, as well as attract new businesses.
Community Foundation of Utah Awards 12 Organizations Engaging in Work to Supp...Jane Marquardt
The Community Foundation of Utah awarded $42,000 to twelve organizations across the state engaging in work to support the LGBTQ community. Here is a basic overview of who these organizations are and what programs or initiatives were funded.
Redlining was coined in 1960 by a sociologist James McKnight.
The term basically refers to financial lenders drawing a redline around communities that they would invest in due to poor financial capabilities.
These areas were often occupied by people of color.
This practice encouraged institutionalized racism to run through the streets of these communities.
Poorly funded schooling
Major health impacts
Larger environmental issues
Less opportunity for community growth and well-being
Dr Simon Duffy gave this talk in September 2018 to the National Social Care Conference in Cardiff. He argues that our concept of citizenship is confused, but the potential for creating communities of citizenship is enormous.
Erin Mitchell, Associate State Director, American Association of Retired
Persons (AARP)
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highlight recent successes in New York communities that help people age in place. Aging in place is the ability to stay in your home and community as long as possible and avoid costly institutions. The three main design features are Complete Streets, Universal Design and Transit Efficient Development. Town, county, state and federal government all have a role to play in helping to shape the future landscape of New York; whether it is our roadways, transit, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, homes with no step entries, and wider doorways. Come hear about how AARP is partnering all over New York and the country to make sure these transformations occur.
Presented by Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin Executive Director Kevin Hardman on October 5, 2010, at the La Crosse complete streets workshop sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the La Crosse County Health Department.
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Gene Duvernoy, President of Forterra, presents hot-off-the-press findings from research by a national research firm, designed to help our region’s leaders create communications that meaningfully speak to people’s values and priorities thereby compelling them to care more, invest more and act more in issues of smart growth and healthy density in our region.
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This presentation is a collaborative of graduate social work students. All materials are copywritten. All rights reserved. Written permission must be obtained by authors for any use.
EPIP Webinar: The Power of Advocacy for LGBTQ Communities from All Levels of ...Elizabeth - Biz - Ghormley
2015 was a year of major shifts in rights and awareness for LGBTQ communities. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of same sex marriage. Trans issues receive an unprecedented awareness. Politicians made major commitments toward the end of AIDS. How did these legal, cultural and political actions translate to actual investment in the programs and organizations funding change for LGBTQ issues?
Funders for LGBTQ Issues' Annual Tracking Report - to be released on February 24 - analyzes the trends, gaps, and opportunities related to LGBTQ grantmaking.
Join Funders for LGBTQ Issues staff and young grantmakers with experience advocating internally at their organizations for increased LGBTQ funding for an important conversation. You will leave with a better understanding of the current state of LGBTQ philanthropy and tools to help your institution better support LGBTQ communities.
Speakers:
Naa Hammond, Research & Communications Associate, Funders for LGBTQ Issues
Kristi Andrasik, Program Officer, The Cleveland Foundation
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Cities are becoming the most prominent context for social change in the world today, and they offer exciting opportunities for participative governance. A model of “systematic civic stewardship” frames the city as community-based, action-learning system. Leaders play key roles in neighborhood teams focused on local challenges (graduation rates, health outcomes, etc.), while learning and working with peers via city-wide communities of practice. We have much to learn about learning systems in any context—understanding how they work in communities and cities draws on organization experience and provokes new insights.
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2. 2
“Affordable and appropriate housing, supportive
community services, and adequate mobility options,
which facilitate personal independence and the
engagement of residents in civic and social life.”
AARP Livable Communities Definition
3. Multiple benefits
• Cultural
• Economic
• Environmental
• Fiscal
• Health
• Social
Multiple beneficiaries
• People
• Business
• Community
Reasons for making communities more
Livable and Age-Friendly
5. 5
We have entered a time of
profound and permanent change
to the demographic composition of the United States
By 2030 the U.S. will have twice as many
people over the age of 65 as we have today
Every day, 10,000
boomers turn 65
6. Vermont’s Median Age: 40.7 yrs
• National 36.4 yrs
2030 Median Age = 43.9
• under 18 = 19.5%
• 65+ = 24.4%
7. Source: U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics Reports (NVSR), Deaths:
Preliminary Data for 2008, Vol. 59, No. 2, December 9, 2010.
Expectation of Life at Birth
8. 8
Survey after survey finds that
today’s older adults want
to remain in their homes
But most houses haven’t been designed to
adapt. In fact, American homes have
traditionally been designed and built for
able-bodied 35 year olds
78%
of adults ages 45+ agree
or strongly agree with the
statement: “What I’d
really like to do is stay in
my current residence for
as long as possible.”
Source: AARP Home and Community
Preferences of the 45+ Population, 2014
9. 9
Survey after survey finds that
today’s older adults
want to stay in their
community
For the past 50 years, communities have
developed around cars and other motor
vehicles as our principal form of transportation
80%
of adults ages 45+ agree
or strongly agree with the
statement: “What I’d
really like to do is stay in
my current community for
as long as possible.”
Source: AARP Home and Community
Preferences of the 45+ Population, 2014
11. Multigenerational Households
Multigenerational Households as a Percentage of All Households
in the United States, 2000-2010
4.8 4.8 4.9 5
5.2 5.2 5.1 5.3 5.3
5.6
6.1
0
5
10
2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010
Source: AARP Public Policy Institute analysis of Current Population Survey Data
PercentageofAllHouseholdsinthe
UnitedStates
17. PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia
TEXAS
Austin
Brownsville
Dallas
Fort Worth
Houston
San Antonio
VERMONT
Newport (City)
What about your
community?
To see the entire list, visit
www.aarp.org/livable
Here is a sample of some
of the communities:
ALABAMA
Birmingham
ARKANSAS
Fayetteville
COLORADO
Denver
MAINE
Portland
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
MICHIGAN
Auburn Hills
Highland Park
MISSOURI
St. Louis County
NEW JERSEY
Princeton
NEW MEXICO
Carlsbad
NEW YORK
Brookhaven
Chemung County
Great Neck Plaza
New York City
OREGON
Portland
Membership as of October 2014
The Member List:
AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities
18. The Built Environment
The Social Environment
Network of Age-Friendly CommunitiesThe
The availability and quality of these community
features impact the well-being of older adults
19. Age Friendly Communities create economic
value places
New or old, well designed places attract people and generate economic activity.
• Compact development promotes efficient land use and reduces the cost of
infrastructure investment .
• A variety of housing choices in a walkable neighborhood, including affordable
housing, generates economic activity for local businesses.
• Walkability has market value. Home buyers are willing to pay premium to live
here instead of single-use residential in the same market.
• Property values are positively impacted when neighborhood schools and
parks are close by.
• No matter the transportation mode, Livable Communities provide benefits to
individuals from reduced transportation to health costs.
20. Mixed-use property in Livable Communities
generates higher tax revenue per acre
than single-use property
21. Livable Communities offer a natural setting for
older Americans to continue to be productive in
the workforce while take advantage of shopping,
entertainment and active living
31. Survey Highlights
2
Newport residents age 45+ say to make their towns a place where
people can successfully age improvements are needed in:
Job opportunities: flexible job opportunities, job training, jobs to suit
people with disabilities.
Town information: community information that is delivered in-
person, clearly displayed printed information, access to information
in a single source, and an automated information source.
Transportation: ability to easily connect with public transportation
outside of Orleans County
Outdoor spaces and public buildings: neighborhood watch
programs and well-maintained public restrooms that are accessible
to all residents.
32. Newport residents age 45+ are long-time residents of this area and
are likely to remain in the area as they get older.
Likelihood of Moving to a Different Home
in Orleans County
in Retirement Years*
(n=328)
Likelihood of Moving to a Different Home
outside of Orleans County
in Retirement Years*
(n=328)
*Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding.
4
Extremely
likely
7%
Very likely
8%
Somewhat
likely
10%
Not very
likely
30%
Not at all
likely
36%
Not
sure/no
answer
11%
Extremely
likely
4%
Very likely
4%
Somewhat
likely
9%
Not very
likely
25%
Not at all
likely
44%
Not
sure/no
answer
15%
*Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding.
33. Thank you!
Kelly Stoddard Poor, Associate State Director, AARP Vermont
802.951.1313; kstoddardpoor@aarp.org
Patricia Sears, Volunteer State President, AARP Vermont
psears@aarp.org