‘Dangerous by Design 2021’ Report Highlights Pedestrian Safety Concerns for Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Mar 10, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The most dangerous metro areas and states for people walking have been identified in Dangerous by Design 2021. The number of people struck and killed while walking has gone up 45 percent in a decade, and people of color, older adults, and people walking in low-income...

Aging Strong for All: Examining Aging Equity in the City of Boston

by James Fuccione | Mar 3, 2021 | Data and Reports

A new report, “Aging Strong for All: Examining Aging Equity in the City of Boston,” by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Boston, documents disparities across three dimensions that impact quality of life — economic security, health, social engagement — and...

State Funding Awards for Housing, Transportation and Community Services Include Strong Support for Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Mar 3, 2021 | News and Updates

In the past week, the state has announced the latest grant awards for MassDOT’s Shared Winter Streets and Spaces program, Affordable Housing Development, and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) – all of which include multiple projects that support...

AARP Connects Age-Friendly Communities with Resources to Promote Equity

by James Fuccione | Mar 3, 2021 | News and Updates

AARP’s Equity by Design global dialogue series highlighted critical lessons and opportunities from the pandemic to catalyze action among professionals in the fields that shape the physical housing and communities where we live. The most recent discussion, titled...

Baker Administration Follows Up Vaccine Equity Announcement with $4.7 Million in Support

by James Fuccione | Feb 24, 2021 | News and Updates

The Baker Administration announced a $4.7 million effort to support its vaccine equity initiative announced last week, which focuses on reducing barriers to vaccination in the 20 hardest-hit communities in the Commonwealth. The Administration will work with...