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April 10, 2019
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The Challenge Deadline Is
One Week
Away!
The AARP Community Challenge funds community-based “quick-action” projects related to housing, transportation, smart cities and public spaces. The goal is to spark change and build momentum to improve livability for people of all ages.
LEARN MORE AND APPLY BY APRIL 17
See the Challenge in Action
More than 200 communities have benefitted from AARP Community Challenge grants since the program began two years ago. Scroll through a slideshow featuring more than a dozen grantee projects — including one (pictured) that sprouted lots of cauliflower.
TAKE A LOOK AND GET INSPIRED
More Renters Are Retired
— The median age of renters is 38.1. From 2007 to 2017, there was a 43 percent increase in renters over the age of 60. Where the share of older renters is growing the fastest: Austin, Texas.
Source:
Governing
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Inclusionary Housing Explained
— Learn what inclusionary housing is, why it exists, how it makes a difference and why it works for many communities but not all.
Source:
Grounded Solutions Network
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Population Changes by State
— In 2018, nine states lost residents. The fastest growing states are in the South and West.
Source:
The PEW Charitable Trust
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More from AARP Livable Communities:
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— Created with the National Building Museum,
Making Room: Housing for a Changing America
, is a photo-filled, solution-savvy free publication with information and inspiring examples for urban, suburban and rural communities.
350+ (and Counting!)
— See which towns, cities, counties and states have joined the
AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities
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