by James Fuccione | Jul 20, 2023 | Data and Reports
A new report from the US Census Bureau called “Old Housing, New Needs: Are US Homes Ready for An Aging Population” uses data from the American Housing Survey and provides the estimates of housing units in the country that had aging-accessible features,...
by James Fuccione | Jul 11, 2023 | News and Updates, Programs
In a recent blog post, the Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC) promoted the Home Modification Loan Program, which may be helpful to age- and dementia friendly communities looking to address local housing issues. The Home Modification Loan...
by James Fuccione | Jun 21, 2023 | Data and Reports
A new report, “The State of the Nation’s Housing 2023,” from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University highlights a growing urgency for public and private investment to address longstanding disinvestment in underserved communities of...
by James Fuccione | Jun 14, 2023 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices
The AARP Livable Communities team focused their recent newsletter around zoning issues and how age-friendly communities can advocate change on a local level that help promote inclusive environments for all ages. Among those resources are: How Small Zoning Code Updates...
by James Fuccione | Jun 7, 2023 | News and Updates
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are a valuable tool to help communities broaden housing choice in single-family neighborhoods. In recent decades, many communities have updated their zoning codes to make ADUs a legally permissible use. Despite this trend, ADUs remain a...