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November 30, 2022

Livable Communities Newsletter | AARP.org/Livable

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Holiday Housing

Gingerbread houses are helping raise awareness about the value and need for accessory dwelling units. (Learn what those are below.) Check out the festive creations inspired by AARP efforts in Des Moines, Iowa, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

TAKE A PEEK AT THE TASTY TREATS

Small Homes With Big Impacts

An accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, is a small house or apartment that exists on the same property lot as a single-family residence. ADUs provide an affordable, flexible and often income-generating housing option that meets the needs of older adults and young households alike.

LEARN (AND GET) THE ABCs OF ADUs

Livability News & Notes

Money Makers — Despite accounting for only 24 percent of the world population in 2020, people age 50 or older represent nearly 34 percent of the global gross domestic product. Through its spending on goods and services, the 50-plus population supports one-third of the world’s jobs. Source: AARP Global Longevity Economy Outlook ►

Demographic Details — Learn how to access and use data and online resources from the 2017-2021 American Community Survey by attending a free webinar (tomorrow!) Thursday, December 1 at 2 pm EST. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ►

Disrupting Disparities — Rural residents, policymakers, advocates and researchers will share their knowledge and expertise about the disparities impacting older adults in rural New York and provide examples of programs and policies that are making an impact. Attendees from anywhere can register for this free, online event happening on Tuesday, December 6, from 9 am to 1 pm EST. Source: AARP New York ►

CALLING ALL CHANGEMAKERS!

Applications are being accepted for the 2023 AARP Purpose Prize. Learn More ►

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