Towns, cities and counties enrolled in
the AARP
Network of Age-Friendly States and
Communities are working to improve
housing options for older adults. See examples
from Portland and Multnomah
County, Oregon;
Simsbury, Connecticut; Teaneck
Township, New Jersey; and Nassau
County, New York.
Sarasota County, Florida, provides recognition
and some benefits to builders and homeowners
who create housing that's accessible for
people of all abilities. (Article published
in 2021)
Cutler Bay, Florida, reduced its parking spot
requirements to gain more housing for older
adults. Here's how the two are connected.
(Article published in 2021)
Living alone can be frightening, but there's a
way to make it less so. Examples from
Yarmouth, Maine; Tucson, Arizona; and Olathe,
Kansas. (Article published in 2018)