Welcome to the AARP Maryland Livable Communities page!

Liveable Communities supports the efforts of neighborhoods, towns, cities and rural areas to be great places for people of all ages. We believe that communities should provide safe, walkable streets; age-friendly housing and transportation options; access to needed services; and opportunities for residents of all ages to participate in community life.

AARP is spreading the word about age-friendly, livable communities. Check out our radio spots running on the Maryland News Network.

 

Sign up for the free, award-winning AARP Livable Communities e-Newsletter:  Here

The  Where We Live series from AARP highlights inspiring ideas and solutions from America's local leaders to improve their communities, respond to pressing issues, and build partnerships. These free AARP books are available in paperback and digital download formats.

The 2018 edition of  Where We Live: Communities for All Age s  — 100+ Inspiring Examples from America's Local Leaders is available now and features more than 200 articles and photographs of inspiring programs, people and places throughout the United States. (We also explain how the  Experienced Class enhances communities through its skills and life lessons, influence and involvement.) AARP Maryland also has projects featured in this robust and exhaustive book!

Parks and Public Spaces for People of All Ages

With the publication of  Creating Parks and Public Places for People of All Ages: A Step-by-Step Guide,  AARP Livable Communities,  8 80 Cities and  The Trust for Public Land have come together to highlight the importance of parks — and give community leaders (and park advocates from all corners) tools they can use to both create  and improve green spaces and public places for people of all ages.
DOWNLOAD THE PARKS GUIDE PDF:

     44 pages (letter-sized paper) |   23 pages (tabloid-size paper)

ORDER THE FREE PAPERBACK EDITION:

     1. Email Fulfillment@AARP.org * with the subject line: Parks Guide

     2. In the email body, include: 

• Your First and Last Name
• Street Address 
• Town/City, State, Zip Code
• Publication Number D20447

* We can send one copy per request. Bulk orders will be considered. If seeking additional copies please explain why and identify the organization you are representing, if any. Allow up to 4 weeks for delivery. Please email questions to Livable@AARP.org. 

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The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) celebrates the enactment of Baltimore’s Complete Streets Legislation, signed into law by Mayor Catherine Pugh on Friday, November 30, 2018. The legislation will strengthen Baltimore’s 2010 Complete Streets Resolution and DOT’s 2013 Complete Streets Policy.  The ordinance includes the highest level policy directive and mandates detailing design specifications reflecting best practices and, importantly, compliance and accountability. Under the new legislation, the entire DOT program will be implemented based on Complete Streets.

DOT is focused on connecting Baltimore’s communities with transportation networks while changing and transforming the quality of life in city neighborhoods.  As examples, DOT has built over 125 lane miles of bike facilities and the City recently launched a pilot program for dockless scooters and bicycles. DOT is providing Complete Streets in communities throughout the city and is expanding these efforts. Baltimore's vision of multi-modal transportation will continue to grow and include full inter-connectivity of all modes and travel options, system preservation and innovation for convenient travel in Baltimore. As DOT projects progress, Baltimore City residents and visitors will see city streets become safer for all users.

Learn more https://transportation.baltimorecity.gov/news/press-releases/2018-12-06-mayor-catherine-pugh-signs-complete-streets-bill