Livable Communities

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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.

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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.

Your voice and experience is a key part of Portland’s livability as an age-friendly community. AARP Oregon encourages and invites your active engagement on the following local advocacy opportunities.

AARP offered grants totaling $70,467 to six Missouri entities to fund transportation, housing, digital connections and public space improvements.

New Jersey groups have received 47 grants totaling more than $586,000 since the AARP Community Challenge program began in 2017. These quick-action projects focus on livability, improving infrastructure and creating gathering spaces.

AARP Community Challenge grants will help improve sidewalk mobility, improve public spaces and prepare for emergencies.

AARP awarded more than $88,000 in grants to eight nonprofits and governments across Oregon.

Two AARP Community Challenge grants helped develop a new plaza with a monarch butterfly statue to let community members relax, socialize and hear each other’s stories.