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L IVABLE C OMMUNITIES FOR A LL A GES AARP Public Policy Institute @JanaLynott www.aarp.org/livabilityindex #LivIndex

Active living leads to healthful, successful aging and great communities

Housing: Affordability & Access

Neighborhood: Safe, vibrant communities

Transportation: Convenient Options

Environment: Clear Air & Water

Health: Prevention, Access & Quality

Engagement: Civic & Social Involvement

Opportunity: Inclusion & Possibilities

ENGAGEMENT Internet Access HEALTH Civic Engagement Healthy Behaviors Social Engagement Access to Health Care Equal Rights Quality of Health Care Commitment to Livability Commitment to Livability OPPORTUNITY ENVIRONMENT Equal Opportunity Water Quality Economic Opportunity Air Quality Education The Resilience Multi-generational Energy Efficiency Communities Commitment to Livability Local Fiscal Health Livability Commitment to Livability Index HOUSING Housing Accessibility Housing Options Housing Affordability Commitment to Livability TRANSPORTATION NEIGHBORHOOD Convenient Transportation Options Proximity to Destinations Transportation Costs Mixed-use Neighborhoods Safe Streets Compact Neighborhoods Accessible System Design Personal Safety Commitment to Livability Neighborhood Quality Commitment to Livability

11 C REATING L IVABLE C OMMUNITIES Many communities • aren’t ready Unsafe and • unwelcoming travel environments Lack of affordable and • accessible housing Photo courtesy of Dan Burden Limited opportunities to • Photo by Jana Lynott live a healthy lifestyle

T HE L IVABILITY I NDEX : G REAT N EIGHBORHOODS FOR A LL A GES WWW . AARP . ORG / LIVABILITYINDEX

P EDESTRIANS ’ AVERAGE RISK OF DEATH BY VEHICLE SPEED IN THE US 90% • Average risk of severe 75% injury or death increases with age 50% • The average risk of severe injury or death of a 70- year-old ped struck by a 25% car traveling at 25 mph is similar to the risk for a 30- 10% year–old ped struck at 35 mph 23 32 42 50 58 mph Source: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, September 2011

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T RANSPORTATION IN THE L IVABILITY I NDEX A Holistic Approach Neighborhood Health Transportation • Access to stores, jobs, parks, • Access to health care influences many etc. • Access to exercise aspects of livability opportunities Housing • Obesity prevalence • Options and accessibility Transportation Engagement • Civic involvement Environment • Social involvement • Regional air quality • Near roadway pollution Opportunity • Jobs per worker • Income inequality What will the Livability Index do for your community?

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22 Obesity among adults 18+ years – 2014 Source: CDC 500 Cities Project

23 No leisure-time physical activity among adults 18+ years – 2014 Source: CDC 500 Cities Project

24 Household Walk Trips Source: AARP Livability Index

26 L IFE E XPECTANCY

Life Expectancy

28 Current Location: 2466 S 16th St, Omaha, Douglas County, NE, 68108

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31 B UILD E QUITABLE T RANSIT O RIENTED D EVELOPMENT Healthline, Cleveland, OH

32 B UILD E QUITABLE T RANSIT O RIENTED D EVELOPMENT www.AARP.org/TOD

34 B UILD E QUITABLE T RANSIT O RIENTED D EVELOPMENT PHOTO COURTESY MEDICI CONSULTING GROUP

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Utilizing the Livability Index in Augusta • Increasing Community Awareness • Educating the Age-Friendly Advisory Council and Stakeholders • Involving the Electorate • Helping Drive the Planning Process • Gauging Outcomes and Progress

Macon-Bibb AFC Action Plan

43 L IVABLE C OMMUNITIES ARE … • Safe & secure • Economically vibrant & resilient • Healthy • Accessible • Walkable and transit-friendly • Equitable • Affordable • Intergenerational • Respectful & engaging

Network of Age-Friendly Communities www.aarp.org/agefriendly Updated March 7, 2017

AARP Community Challenge Grants . • Funded 88 "quick action" projects nationwide • Invested nearly $780,000 to create change and improve the quality of life for people of all ages in communities across the nation. • Received almost 1,200 applications for our first- ever AARP Community Challenge • All projects are set to be completed by November 1, 2017. • Nebraska had two successful grant recipients.

F OR M ORE I NFORMATION Visit us on the Web! AARP’s Livability Index www.aarp.org/livabilityindex AARP Public Policy Institute www.aarp.org/ppi @AARPpolicy AARP Livable Communities Resources www.aarp.org/livablepolicy www.aarp.org/livable