by James Fuccione | Jun 21, 2023 | News and Updates
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $11.6 million in funding through the MassTrails Grant Program to support 68 trail improvement projects. Across Massachusetts, these projects will expand and connect the state’s network of off-road, shared-use pathways and...
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 14, 2023 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events and opportunities for age- and dementia friendly communities and stakeholders. ACL – Loneliness Awareness Week Campaign (June 12-18) Social isolation and loneliness can have...
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...
by James Fuccione | Jun 7, 2023 | Data and Reports
The Center for the Future of Aging at the Milken Institute set out to learn the public’s familiarity with the term “age-friendly” using a survey of more than 1,000 adults age 40 and older. According to survey results, 81% of respondents were aware of the...
