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Lessons From Livability Leaders

Using videos webinars panel discussions and more livability experts share their expertise with AARP local leaders and anyone who wants to learn how a community can be more livable for people of all ages

courtesy photos Lessons led by experts: (top row) Eli Spevak, Andrew Howard, Beth Osborne, (bottom row) Christopher Coes, Lynn Richards, Gil Penalosa, Patrice Frey

Livable Lessons

Courtesy images AARP expert-led trainings and workshops in California, Maine, Maryland and Minnesota. AARP Livable Communities works with experts in housing, transportation, public spaces, community engagement, economic development and more to provide guidance and specialized assistance to AARP staff and local leaders nationwide. Learn about the work that's been done on-the-ground in locations throughout the country by clicking on the links in the Livable Lessons box. Follow the links below to watch the Livable Lessons Video Series

Livable Lessons Video Series

Eli Spevak, a builder and advocate for community-oriented housing that’s both affordable and environmentally-friendly, discusses the importance of and need for ADUs Patrice Frey of Main Street America explains how to bolster local downtowns and commercial districts during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond Community design and development expert Christopher Coes explains how equity can guide the creation of better neighborhoods and cities Lynn Richards, the former president and CEO of the Congress for the New Urbanism, explains how simple changes in zoning, codes and land development regulations can lead to better neighborhoods Urban planning expert Gil Penalosa demonstrates how equitable and sustainable cities can work for 8-year-olds and 80-year-olds Public spaces planner Andrew Howard explains what makes a “successful place” and how communities can (and sometimes should) implement placemaking projects despite the COVID-19 pandemic Beth Osborne, the director of Transportation for America, talks about creating safe streets and mobility options for all community members — and how to advocate for and fund transportation solutions

Other Videos and Presentations By Subject

Click on items in the lists below to access videos and slides from past webinars as well as workshop and conference presentations.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

EQUITY AND OPPORTUNITY

HOUSING

PLACEMAKING AND PUBLIC SPACES

TRANSPORTATION AND GETTING AROUND

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