by James Fuccione | May 31, 2018 | News and Updates
One of the most exciting developments in the livable communities movement is the increasing collaboration between professionals who specialize in aging and the planners who shape the form and function of our communities. AARP and AARP California, along with...
by James Fuccione | May 24, 2018 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices
AARP Livable Communities has released the fourth book in their “Roadmap to Livability” Series that focuses on assessing and addressing transportation issues in a community or region seeking to become more Age-Friendly. The series of checklists and guides...
by James Fuccione | May 10, 2018 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices
In a major victory for the Healthy Aging Collaborative and the Age- and Dementia Friendly movement, the Baker Administration is taking another big step towards advancing and supporting the opportunity for cities and towns to become better places to grow up and grow...
by James Fuccione | Apr 26, 2018 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices
In the latest edition of the AARP Livable Communities Newsletter, an article reveals that Boston was among only a handful of cities worldwide where Google Maps is testing “Wheelchair Accessible” routes for transit navigation. New York City is the only...
by James Fuccione | Apr 26, 2018 | News and Updates, Stories from the Field
Nearly 100 volunteers, supporters and collaborators attended an event at Berkshire Hills Country Club to celebrate the launch of an action plan for Age-Friendly Berkshires. After several years of work, it was clear that the regional effort of 32 communities and dozens...
