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WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER LIVABLE COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE AARP’S LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
Karen Kafantaris Associate State Director
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WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER LIVABLE - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER LIVABLE - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER LIVABLE COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE AARPS LIVABLE COMMUNITIES Karen Kafantaris Associate State Director AARPs Livable Communities Work 2 3 4 5 Oxford Economics was founded in
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Oxford Economics was founded in 1981 as a commercial venture with Oxford University’s business college to provide economic forecasting and modelling to companies and financial institutions. They are one of the world’s foremost independent global advisory firms, providing reports, forecasts and analytical tools.
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www.aarp.org/livable
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AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities
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Large increase in 65+ demographic Have the greatest wealth in the country Want to remain in their own home/community (89%/98%) Will spend their $$ locally if they can get there
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On average people outlive their ability to drive by 7-10 years
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Driving = Independence
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AARP’s Livable Communities Work (transportation focus)
- Complete Streets
- Walkability Audits
- AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly Communities
- Livability Index
- Livable Communities e-Newsletter
- Livable Communities Blog
- AARP’s Public Policy Institute’s Publications
– Reconnecting Small Town America by Bus – A Tapestry of Transportation Funding for Older Adults – Policy Options to Improve Specialized Transportation – Transportation Funding Reform
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