The U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) and
the Center for Home Care Policy and Research are pleased to announce
that applications are now being accepted for the Models of Livable
Communities Competition.
The purpose of this competition is to identify and showcase cities
and counties that exemplify a livable
community and to highlight promising practices that can be
used by local governments throughout the country in preparing
for the aging of the baby boom population. Through the development
and national dissemination of case studies that highlight leading
practices, AoA aims to inspire other communities to also become
Livable Communities for All Ages, including older adults.
For purposes of this competition, livable communities are defined
as cities and counties that have successfully taken specific actions
in response to changing demographics
to make significant improvements in the areas of:
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Affordable and accessible housing |
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Affordable and accessible transportation |
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Accessible built environments |
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Work, education, and volunteer opportunities |
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Access to health and supportive services |
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Citizen participation in civic affairs and cultural events |
In each of these six topic areas, livable
communities strive to:
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Provide choice |
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Maximize people’s independence |
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Assure their safety and security |
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Promote inclusiveness |
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Provide readily available, culturally appropriate information |
