AARP

June 11, 2020

AARP

Livable Communities Newsletter

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Publications & Resources

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How to Effectively (and Respectfully) Help a Community in Crisis

This article was published in 2017 and relates to the lead contamination water crisis in Flint, Michigan. However, the guidance provided stands the test of time — and could be helpful to the many communities throughout the nation that are working to confront challenges around equity, access, safety and health. The first step: Listen.

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How to Effectively (and Courteously) Enable a Community to Listen and Learn

The second title in the six-part AARP Roadmap to Livability series, the Community Listening Session Tool Kit features worksheets and steps local leaders can use to gather or share information, assess needs, seek feedback and determine priorities. Due to COVID-19, some of the activities may need to be conducted online, or while wearing masks and staying at a safe distance.

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Livability News & Notes

Health Care in Small and Distant Places — "Telehealth has now become so important for rural providers that at the end of this public health emergency, it will be very difficult to stop since it's become such an integral part of their operations," says a rural health expert about medical care during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: The Rural Monitor ►

Planning for Equity — Published last year and available for downloading, the Planning for Equity Policy Guide identifies ways planners can advocate for policies that support equity at local, state and federal levels. Source: American Planning Association ►

Unable to Connect — The pandemic has shown how communities and individuals without high-speed internet are dangerously disadvantaged. Yet in dozens of states, county governments and school systems are prohibited from providing needed internet service. Source: The Washington Post ►

For more about the lack of internet access, read “Many Rural Communities Still Can’t Connect,” an excerpt from the recently released AARP Rural Livability Workshop Report.

TAKE THE CYCLING SURVEY

The experiences and preferences of older bicycle riders can inform local leaders about the cycling infrastructure and services that are needed for people of all ages. Answer the 50+ Cycling Survey. The questionnaire takes about 10 minutes to complete.