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Livability Library: Inspiring Examples

Articles, slideshows, case studies and more about livability efforts in the U.S. and abroad

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Creating a Local 'Luvet' List

Setting aside lofty bucket list goals, a livability writer and world traveler finds joy, comfort and wonder in and around his community and home. He suggests others do the same. Learn More

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AGE-FRIENDLY EXAMPLES

Parents Are Creating Communities for Their Grown Children With Special Needs (2021)

Prioritizing Housing Over Parking (2021)

California Creates a 'Master Plan for Aging' (2021)

Helping Bostonians 'Age Strong' (2019)

Older Adults are the "Experienced Class" (2018)

Podcast: Planning for an Age-Friendly Future (2018)

Better Together: An Analysis of Age- and Dementia-Friendly Communities (2016)

INTERGENERATIONAL EXAMPLES

Why College Students are Living Like Retirees (2019)

Rethinking What Makes a Great Roommate (2019)

Housing for Grandparents (2019)

Teens Imagine an Age-Friendly Future (2018)

Lead By Example, Reverse the Trend (2018)

Age-Friendly Solutions for Seniors and Sleepy Students (2017)

A College Course for the Community (2017)

A Grand Program Creates Grand Pals (2017)

Trading Time for a Property Tax Break (2017)

7 Ways to Build Bonds Across Generations (2016)

How to Create, Maintain and Manage an Intergenerational Community Garden (2015)

EXAMPLES OF THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX

Need a Trowel But Don't Want to Buy One? (2019)

Neighbors Provide Many Helping Hands (2019)

Two Harbors, Minnesota, Takes to the Airwaves (2018)

Serious Books, Smart Talk, Strong Community (2017)

Why Facebook Users Really Like the Bangor Police Department (2017)

INTERNATIONAL EXAMPLES

U.S. Men (and Some Women) Are Gathering in Aussie-Style 'Sheds' (2019)

Livability Lessons From Melbourne, Australia (2019)

Slideshow: What Livability Looks Like In Japan (2017)

The 8 Domains of Livability: Case Studies From the U.S. and Abroad (2015)

^{Visit the other A-Z Topics archives (specially housing, community engagement, and public places and outdoor spaces) and pages for the AARP Community Challenge, AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities and AARP International's Equity by Design: Global Dialogue and Equity by Design: Principles in Action series for additional inspiring examples.}

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