Livable Communities

AARP Massachusetts is advocating for legislation that will allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to be built by right across the Commonwealth. The House has agreed to this. The Senate is set to take up the housing bond bill later this month

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

AARP Kansas attends Juneteenth celebrations in Wichita and Topeka

Maine: Find all election options for voting, such as absentee voting or voting in person or voting with a disability.

AARP Michigan is proud to announce the City of Detroit has officially joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. This significant milestone reflects the City's commitment to creating a more livable environment for residents of all ages, particularly its older adults. Detroit joins a growing movement of communities dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through thoughtful and inclusive urban planning.

Austin Mayor Steve Adler drew a smidgeon of laughter from a crowd of about 120 Central Texas AARP members when he told them that not everyone needs to give up their cars and ride city buses in HOV lanes. Rather, he said, just enough motorists should do so to speed up the lane he likes to drive.

AARP has been working at the local level to improve pedestrian safety, expand affordable housing and make neighborhoods more livable.

A new state law, signed by Gov. Phil Murphy (D) in March, defines accessory dwelling units as affordable housing. ADUs are built on the same lot as a single-family home and include in-law suites, garage apartments and backyard cottages.

An AARP survey shows more than half of veterans are unaware of their housing benefits, and a quarter need financial help for home modifications. New AARP resources can connect Ohio's veterans to adapted housing grants from the VA.

New AARP resource connects Michigan’s veterans to adapted housing grants from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs