Livable Communities

Transportation is vital to livable communities. Learn about recent work in Eugene to make streets safer.

Updated AARP Livability Index™ platform informs and encourages local leaders to take action to make their communities great places to live for people of all ages

As AARP marks the 10th anniversary of its Livability Index™, we’re shining a spotlight on the Granite State communities that scored highest for quality of life. This web-based tool is the most comprehensive of its kind, rating neighborhoods across all 50 states and the District of Columbia on the services and amenities that make life better for everyone.

The state of Ohio has becomes the latest member of the AARP Network of Age Friendly States and Communities.

With limited supply and high costs, AARP Ohio is promoting affordable housing initiatives across the state, such as revised zoning laws to allow accessory dwelling units.

Updated AARP Livability Index™ platform informs and encourages local leaders to take action to make their communities great places to live for people of all ages

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AARP Vermont has awarded Winter Placemaking Grants to eight organizations across the state to support creative, inclusive programming that fosters community connection and combats social isolation among older adults during the coldest months of the year.

WHAT IS MIDDLE HOUSING?

Driving, of course, is a big part of life in Montana, including for older drivers looking to maintain their independence. However, with a vast state and great distances between towns, it’s not surprising that Montana ranks #8 in the nation for vehicle miles traveled per-capita, according to data from the Federal Highway Administration and the Census Bureau. Additionally, Montana ranks #1 in the nation for the most dangerous state for drivers, with a higher-than-average number of fatal accidents and deaths per capita, according to Forbes.