Livable Communities

Every year, AARP collaborates with local leaders, organizations, and dedicated community members to kick-start change. The AARP Community Challenge provides funding for projects that encourage communities to become more livable. These projects aim to improve public spaces, housing, transportation and more to support people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

Progress made in increasing access to affordable and accessible housing

Applications are currently being accepted through March 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT

Agatha Frisby of Prairie Centre Architecture & Consulting in Park River and Noah Boen, a fourth-year Architecture student at NDSU from Olivia, Minn., are the winners of AARP ND's first missing middle housing competition.

AARP ND and several partners have launched the state’s first missing middle housing (MMH) design competition, New Housing on the Block, to create affordable, aging-friendly and attainable housing in Fargo.

Seven communities across North Dakota are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.

AARP North Dakota offering caregiving and homefit sessions at the AARP North Dakota office in August.

Join AARP ND and Bismarck Burleigh Public Health for a fun, family event at North Central Park in Bismarck.

AARP providing exciting community grants. Apply today!

Creating communities where people can thrive as they age is one of our top priorities. Thanks to the hard work of volunteers and a wide array of activities, we are making progress!