Livable Communities

AARP has awarded Community Challenge grants totaling nearly $45,000 to five Vermont organizations, as part of a national program to promote livability.

AARP promotes the creation of ADUs.

AARP awarded two of its 2019 Community Challenge grants to the cities of Bennington and Newport.

Newport and Bennington Selected for Community Challenge Grants

Got an idea for a community project you’d like to see become a reality?

Burlington voters participated in a discussion between the candidates for city council about the future of transportation, housing, job growth, and mobility at a candidate forum on Feb. 20. Voters learned more about how the next City Council will make Burlington a more livable city for people of all ages. Following is a video of the event provided by CCTV of Burlington. The event was sponsored by AARP VT and BBA.

Applications are currently being accepted through Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 11:59 p.m. ET

Enjoy a free cup of coffee and share your ideas on making Greater Burlington more livable. Please join us Wednesday, February 14 from 9AM – 10AM. NOTE: I have several free copies of the AARP book "Your Brain: Boost your memory and Improve Your Life; Smart Foods, Mental Workouts, Power of the Mind" that I will hand out to attendees.

AARP Vermont has awarded grants to four organizations to support their efforts to make Burlington a more livable city.

Here's a listing of several special events and activities offered at a discount to our AARP members in Vermont. Music, theatre, fitness, art and more...