Livable Communities

News and Notes from AARP Michigan

Winter Placemaking Projects Promote Livability for All Ages

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!

AARP Real Possibilities by AARP Michigan is a weekly TV show airing every Tuesday on ABC 53 in Lansing and Jackson at 9:00 am and ABC 4 West Michigan at noon.

The conversation continues! As we prepare for a historic election year, AARP Michigan is stepping forward to host an important and much-needed two-part virtual series as part of its MI Sisters & Friends call to action to identify and elevate issues important to women.

AARP South Dakota announced that seven South Dakota organizations are the first-ever recipients of winter placemaking grants to support local efforts that activate outdoor public spaces during cold weather months using pop-up or temporary demonstrations.

This past July, AARP Nebraska announced the launch of a rare and unique Omaha architecture design competition called “An ADU for U.” An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a small house or apartment residing on a single-family residence’s property lot. They can be located within, attached, or detached from the primary residence.

In 2018, Massachusetts joined AARP's Age-Friendly Network. Since then and steadily, 114 communities in the Bay State have made the commitment to become more age-friendly- to the benefit of people of all ages.

We welcome your input about the livability of your community.

The fourteen local advocates who completed the 2023 Vermont State Walking College, in collaboration with AARP Vermont, have announced their Walk Action Plans for their communities.