AARP

March 11, 2020

AARP

Livable Communities Newsletter

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Publications & Resources

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Grants for Good Projects

The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants that fund "quick-action" projects to improve housing, transportation, public spaces, technology ("smart cities"), civic engagement and more.

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Grants for Doing Good

The AARP Purpose Prize honors extraordinary individuals age 50 or older who, by founding and leading a nonprofit organization, are using their life experience to make their community or the world a better place.

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Livability News & Notes

5G Explained: What Government Leaders Should Know — The first generation of mobile networks was introduced in 1979 and only allowed voice calls. The third generation, or 3G, which arrived in 1998, enabled internet and cell phone users to download a feature film in about two minutes. At 4G, the same download would take 20 seconds. With 5G, three movies can be downloaded in one second. Source: Governing.com ►

Houston Readies Its Resilience — Mayor Sylvester Turner's "Resilient Houston" plan seeks to prepare and protect the city from future weather-related disasters, such as flooding or extreme heat. As part of the plan, all government departments are required to designate a Departmental Resilience Officer (called a DRO) by mid-April.
Source: Smart Cities Dive ►

Changing Aging — According to a new report, the number of Americans age 65 or older is projected to grow by almost 50 percent from 2016 to 2030. By 2034, the nation will have more people age 65-plus than under the age of 18. By 2060, nearly 1 in 4 Americans will be at least 65 years old. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ►

NEW REPORT COMING SOON — PREORDER NOW

The population of America's small towns and rural communities is aging at a faster rate than the nation's population as a whole. The AARP Rural Livability Workshop Report, a 56-page, photo- and fact-filled publication, can inform elected officials and other community leaders about the needs, benefits, challenges and solutions found in rural places.