by James Fuccione | Jun 10, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The annual Dangerous by Design report from Smart Growth America breaks down data from federal and the 101 largest metro areas on pedestrian safety. Along with providing updated rankings of the deadliest places for people walking, this year’s analysis shows that most...
by James Fuccione | Jun 3, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The Longevity Economy® Outlook reports are a series of data analyses from AARP that explore the wide-ranging impacts of the 50-plus population in the U.S. The 2026 report indicates that adults in this group accounted for $12.5 trillion in annual economic activity in...
by James Fuccione | May 27, 2026 | Data and Reports
A research paper from UMass-Boston published in The Gerontologist provides analysis on 18 states and one U.S. territory with active or emergent age-friendly initiatives, including age-friendly state initiatives and state-level multi-sector plans on aging (MPAs). The...
by James Fuccione | May 26, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
Since 2021, Central Massachusetts as a region has been recognized as an Age-Friendly community committed to improving quality of life for older residents. The 2023 Age-Friendly Central Mass Action Plan outlines strategies focused on transportation, community health,...
by James Fuccione | May 20, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
Throughout May and June, members of the Massachusetts Rural Policy Commission will hold public engagement feedback sessions to hear your thoughts regarding the 2026 Massachusetts Rural Policy Plan draft. The Plan chapters address Economic Development, Education,...
