Livable Communities

Communities across Virginia are working to become more livable for residents of all ages.

AARP invests in communities across Minnesota through 7 organizations as part of nationwide grant program

Quick action grants fund innovative projects to boost livability

AARP Awards Grants to Five Alaska Organizations as Part of its Nationwide Program to Make Communities More Livable

Today, AARP Mississippi announced four organizations throughout the state will receive 2022 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.4 million awarded among 260 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public places; transportation; housing; diversity, equity and inclusion; digital access; and civic engagement, with an emphasis on the needs of adults age 50 and over.

IndyGo and the Indianapolis Public Transportation Foundation (IPTF) recently announced several annual awards. The foundation named AARP Indiana as the 2021 winner of the annual Partnership Award.

Community Challenge grants support work in Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Montgomery and Cecil Counties.

North Carolina will soon have fewer younger residents than old. Click here to take a survey to help our state and communities better prepare.

The kids are whining, “We don’t have anything to do.” Grandpa says, “The doctor says I have to get some exercise.” Aunt Tilly needs distraction from the stress of her job. “I love to paint. I just wish I knew where to take a class.” What to do!

New ordinances passed in Louisville and Lexington last year, with the support of AARP Kentucky, are making it easier for residents to build convenient housing options known as accessory dwelling units, or ADUs.