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October 14, 2020

Livable Communities Newsletter

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Publications & Resources

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The Livable Communities Corps

Developed by AARP with the nonprofit Public Allies, members of the Livable Communities Corps are working in select cities to help make communities more livable and inclusive for people of all ages.

LEARN ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Leading Livability Work

Members of the Livable Communities Corps are working in Arizona, Florida, Iowa (pictured), Maine and New York. Meet the corps members and learn about their work.

CHECK OUT THE CORPS TEAM

Livability News & Notes

Expand Access — Communities have better internet availability when their state has broadband funding programs and no municipal broadband restrictions. Source: Governing ►

Walk This Way — Apply for a $1,500 grant that can be used for an innovative and inclusive community program or project related to creating healthy, active and engaged places to live, work and play. Source: America Walks ►

Design the ‘Next Version of Our World’ — Inspired by cultural changes during the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s the mission put forth to college students worldwide for the eighth annual Longevity Design Challenge. Solutions can be submitted until December 10. Source: Stanford Center on Longevity ►

UPCOMING

Registration is open for "Alleviate Disparities," a virtual dialogue to be held on October 22 about the relationship between the built environment and the challenges low-income and minority communities face in attaining even basic levels of health, safety and well-being. Source: AARP International ►