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February 2, 2022

Livable Communities Newsletter | AARP.org/Livable

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The AARP Community Challenge Is On!

Our annual small grants program funds quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. Applications will be accepted for projects that improve public spaces, housing, transportation and civic engagement; support diversity, equity and inclusion; build engagement for programs under new federal laws; and pursue innovative ideas that support people age 50 or older.

LEARN ABOUT THE 2022 CHALLENGE

Get Application Advice

Applicants to the AARP Community Challenge often have questions. Join us online — on February 17, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET — for a free, interactive presentation about creating a strong grant application. (If you can’t make the date, the recording will be posted at AARP.org/CommunityChallenge.)

REGISTER FOR THE FREE WEBINAR

Livability News & Notes

Take a Small-House Tour — Speaking of the AARP Community Challenge, a 2021 grant helped fund the publication of a free, online book featuring 26 accessory dwelling unit designs from a competition hosted by the City of Houston’s Planning and Development Department. Source: LetsTalkHouston.org ►

A Better Way to Staff Nursing Homes — So-called “Green House” homes, an alternative to traditional nursing homes, are best known for being smaller structures that house fewer residents (a dozen give or take) and have the look and feel of a “real home.” They also differ in their workforce model, which is designed to improve the quality of work life for its staff, especially the nursing assistants. Source: AARP Public Policy Institute ►

Attention Cyclists! — The annual 50+ Cycling Survey seeks to learn more about how and why older adults ride bikes. Is it to remain physically active? Is it for fun and relaxation? Is it a way for getting around? (Past survey participants are encouraged to participate again.) Source: Mineta Transportation Institute ►

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