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AARP Kentucky is proud to have championed new Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinances in Lexington and Louisville. Both new ordinances now allow people to create additional living spaces so they can live with their family as they age.
In October 2021, the Urban County Council approved updated regulations allowing small dwelling units of up to 800 square feet on all urban, single-family residential lots in Lexington.
Project uses old wooden doors as the canvas for innovative artwork. Local artists, senior citizens, interested volunteers, and public workers will work jointly to create some 15 door designs highlighting the city's history.
Quick-action projects are helping make communities more livable for people of all ages in Kentucky.
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.
A new survey of Louisville Metro Mayoral candidates for the May 17 primary elections. AARP Kentucky asked the candidates where they stand on issues important to Louisville voters 50-plus.
If eligible, apply through AARP.org/CommunityChallenge. Applications are due March 22, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Selected projects will be publicly announced in June.
Two-day virtual conference featuring national experts and local leaders to help citizens and industry professionals alike to understand accessory dwelling units in detail.
An online introduction to Missing Middle Housing on December 15th.
Owensboro’s Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum and Webster County Senior Services selected to receive AARP Community Challenge Grants. Both projects are being funded as part of the fifth annual AARP Community Challenge Grant.
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