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April 24, 2019

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Bringing Back “Missing Middle” Housing

We’re pleased to announce the debut of our
expert-led Livable Lessons pre-recorded webinar series. The first session features architect Daniel Parolek, the nation’s foremost authority on “missing middle” housing types and neighborhoods.

WATCH THE VIDEO PRESENTATION

Missing Middle Housing Q&A

If you’re wondering what “middle housing” is — and why it’s “missing” — but can’t watch the webinar
right now, read this five-question interview with Daniel Parolek.

FIND ANSWERS

Visit a Home That’s a Community — AARP Oregon is sponsoring the 2019 National Cohousing Conference, during which seven Portland-area cohousing communities will be hosting free open-house tours. Source: Cohousing.org ►

Nominate a Community Volunteer — AARP state offices are seeking nominations
for the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service. This tribute recognizes outstanding individuals age 50 and older who are sharing their experience, talents and skills to enrich the lives of others. Source: AARP.org ►

Learn Where AARP Stands — AARP’s public policies guide the association’s work
on behalf of people age 50 and over. Every two years, AARP updates and publishes its
Policy Book. The new book has been released. Chapter 9 is about Livable Communities. Source: 2019–2020 AARP Policy Book ►

More from AARP Livable Communities:

The Latest Member List — See which towns, cities, counties and states are enrolled in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities.

The Latest From Our Library — Download or order Making Room: Housing for a Changing America, a photo-filled, 84-page free publication by AARP and the National Building Museum.

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