Stepping Toward Safer Streets: AARP’s Walkability Series

AARP Massachusetts is championing walkability with a series of virtual events. The webinars with WalkMassachusetts are designed to empower communities to create safer and more accessible streets for everyone. These sessions delve into the essentials of walk audits, advocacy strategies, and the link between walkable environments and community health, offering valuable insights for both newcomers and seasoned advocates.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and make a difference. Register today to join AARP’s walkability events and help transform your community into a more walkable, vibrant, and healthier place for everyone.
 
Walkability: Tools and Strategies
Thursday June 12 at 11:30 AM
This session introduces the fundamentals of walk audits, offering practical tools to assess and improve street safety and accessibility. Participants will learn how to identify barriers to mobility and advocate for necessary changes in their communities
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Walk Audit Advocacy
Thursday, August 14 at 11:30 AM
This event focuses on leveraging walk audit findings to influence policy and infrastructure decisions. Attendees will explore strategies to engage stakeholders and drive community improvements.
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Walkability and Community Health
Thursday, October 9, at 11:30 AM
This session delves into the connection between walkable environments and public health. Experts will discuss how enhancing walkability can lead to healthier, more active communities
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• AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit: A comprehensive guide to conducting walk audits, available in both English and Spanish.
• Livability Library: Walkability: A collection of articles and resources on creating walkable communities.
• Walk Audits: Making Communities More Walkable: An overview of how walk audits can lead to safer, more accessible streets.