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September 21, 2022

Livable Communities Newsletter | AARP.org/Livable

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Tune in at 1 p.m. (ET) for Housing for People of All Ages, a free, virtual AARP Livable Communities workshop about the ways communities nationwide can provide safe, affordable housing options for people of all ages, life stages, backgrounds, incomes and abilities.

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Created by AARP Livable Communities and Opticos Design, Discovering and Developing Missing Middle Housing provides local leaders, building and planning professionals, and involved community members with information about what Missing Middle Housing is, where it still exists, and why it’s time for communities nationwide to return this versatile residence type to America’s housing portfolio.

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Livability News & Notes

Make the Most of Mapping — The website data.census.gov is chock full of useful information for planners, researchers and local leaders. Free single-session data mapping trainings are being held on September 23, 26, 27 and 29. Registration is required. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ►

Start Walking Toward This Challenge — The Community Change Grants program supports the growing network of advocates, organizations and agencies that are working to advance walkability. Grants are awarded to innovative, engaging, and inclusive programs and projects that create change and opportunity for walking and movement. Act fast! The deadline is September 30. Source: America Walks ►

Repel Rats — and Compost With Confidence! — Contrary to common belief, composting does not cause rodent problems. In fact, composting food scraps, instead of dumping them in the trash, has the power to protect against such nibbling neighbors. Oh, Rats! How to Avoid Rodents at Community Composting Sites is a new, free, cleverly illustrated guide from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. Source: ILSR ►

The next issue of the AARP Livable Communities e-Newsletter will be published on October 5, 2022.

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