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 | 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 13, 2026 | News and Updates
In the year since Governor Maura Healey announced the ReiMAgine Aging 2030 Plan representing a vision and framework to accelerate age- and dementia friendly efforts across Massachusetts, progress and positive impact have been demonstrated by partners at the local,...
by James Fuccione | Apr 1, 2026 | Data and Reports
Ten years of the AARP Livability Index platform and a base of 1,000-plus members of the national AARP age friendly network are now yielding important data. For a study released in August 2025, researchers Xue Zhang of Penn State University and Mildred Warner of...
by James Fuccione | Dec 30, 2025 | News and Updates
The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently announced nearly $33.5 million in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards to support housing, infrastructure, social services and economic development projects in 52 communities across Massachusetts. Many of...
