AARP

March 31, 2021

Livable Communities Newsletter | AARP.org/Livable

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Safer By Design

Too many roadways in too many places are too risky for pedestrians to walk along or cross. The reason: Most of the nation’s streets have been designed to keep cars moving — fast. Safe streets are possible. See how.

COMPARE TWO STREET DESIGNS

Dangerously Incomplete Streets

A “Complete Street” is designed to be safe for all users, whether they’re in a car, on foot, using transit or riding a bike. Look at these photos. Then think about the roadways near you. There’s a good chance you’re encountering similar sights and scenes.

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Livability News & Notes

A New Tool — The recently launched EJSCREEN is an interactive environmental-justice mapping and screening tool that combines environmental and demographic indicators in maps and reports. Source: EPA.gov ►

A New Report — Through the Roof explains what local governments can do about the high cost of rental housing in America. Source: Lincoln Institute of Land Policy ►

A New Opportunity — Applications are open for the Housing Solutions Collaborative ― a learning collective that will offer peer support, technical assistance and a stipend to help teams in eight cities advance legal and policy solutions to the nation’s housing crisis. The deadline is April 9. The program begins in June. Source: ChangeLab Solutions ►

JUST TWO WEEKS LEFT!

Apply to the AARP Community Challenge — Funding is available for local governments and nonprofits with community-improving projects that can be started and completed this year. The deadline is April 14. Don’t delay. Source: AARP.org/CommunityChallenge ►