AARP Hosts Designing Across Decades: Building Communities for Every Age

AARP is helping communities across the Commonwealth be great places for all ages. In October, we’re hosting two events to help cities and towns plan for the future. Right now, more the 120 communities in the Bay State and the entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts are part of the AARP Network of Age Friendly States and Communities.

We have an event in Northampton on Wednesday, October 9. You don’t need to attend both. We’ve put both events at opposite ends of the state to make it easier to attend and get the information out. We held a similar event in Hyannis October 2. We'll have a recording of the event on our YouTube Page shortly.

The conferences will focus on stakeholder engagement, housing policy, and crisis management. The aim is to equip leaders, policymakers, and advocates with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

The sessions will explore how organizations can broaden their approach to stakeholder engagement, take a deep dive into recent housing legislation, analyzing its potential impacts on both current and future housing plans, and discuss strategies for anticipating and managing future crises.

According to AARP research, the vast majority of people age 50 and older are highly engaged in their communities and want to live in their homes and communities for as long as possible. The good news is that different generations – from boomers to millennials – want similar amenities where they live. This workshop will share key inclusive design tools and highlight proven examples to inspire leaders and advocates to make their communities great places for people of all ages.

Approximately 45 million Americans are age 65 or older. By 2030, that number will reach 73 million Americans. At that point, fully one in five Americans will be older than 65. By 2034, the United States will — for the first time ever — be a country comprised of more older adults than of children. AARP Livable Communities supports the efforts of neighborhoods, towns, cities and rural areas to be great places for people of all ages. We believe that communities should provide safe, walkable streets; age-friendly housing and transportation options; access to needed services; and opportunities for residents of all ages to participate in community life.

To sign up for Northampton Conference Click here