Livable Communities

AARP Indiana and other advocates in Fort Wayne want the city to update its Complete Streets policy — helping to make streets more accessible and safer for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and public transit users.

AARP will advocate for property tax relief for older residents during the state’s 2025 legislative session. Among the options it wants lawmakers to consider: allowing Hoosiers to defer payments or to pay in smaller installments, versus large lump-sum payments.

AARP Indiana and the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority have teamed up on a grant program geared toward improving the quality of life for Hoosiers 50 and older. The program has helped fund new pickleball courts, public park renovations and a paddle sports launch site.

Five Indiana groups received 2024 AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling $50,910, for projects that make neighborhoods more livable for all residents.

Each year, AARP works in partnership with local leaders, organizations, and dedicated residents to help boost their community’s work to become more livable for residents of all ages. As part of that effort, AARP is excited to announce the largest investment of grant dollars to date through the AARP Community Challenge grant program. More than $3.8 million in quick-action grants are being distributed to 343 projects across all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Applications are currently being accepted through March 6, 2024, 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT

Seven entities around the state received 2023 AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling more than $45,000, for quick-turnaround projects focused on improving public spaces, facilitating transportation and creating public art.

UPDATE: The Gary and Fort Wayne Digital Equity Bootcamps have been postponed. We'll have more information soon!

AARP Indiana is working to help address a statewide shortage of affordable housing, including helping fund and build a Habitat for Humanity home in Evansville. Other steps include advocating for zoning adjustments and initiatives aimed at diversifying Indiana’s housing stock.

AARP is partnering with the state of Indiana to fund projects aimed at improving communities so residents can age in place.