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Safe and affordable housing is key to aging in place. Living spaces must also be adaptable to older adults' changing needs, and they must be located near friends, family, and accessible transportation.
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Safe and affordable housing is key to aging in place. Living spaces must also be adaptable to older adults' changing needs, and they must be located near friends, family, and accessible transportation.
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Forum: Building Livable Communities for All Generations
Co-hosted by AARP and NHC, this forum will delve deep into the principles of livable communities, exploring how they enhance personal independence, allow individuals to age comfortably and safely in their homes, and provide opportunities for all residents, regardless of background and ability, to engage fully in civic, economic, and social life.
Date: October 11, 2023
Expanding ADU Development and Occupancy: Solutions for Removing Local Barriers to ADU Construction
This guide is intended to help community leaders, planners, and housing practitioners and advocates identify and overcome specific challenges that limit the local supply and legal occupancy of ADUs.
Date: May 26, 2023
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