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 | Aug 12, 2020 | News and Updates
Smart Growth America (SGA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity are now accepting applications for the Champions Institute, a new initiative for elected officials focused on safe streets and healthy...
by James Fuccione | Sep 13, 2019 | News and Updates, Programs
Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito joined Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack, Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver, and local officials in Springfield to announce funding awards totaling $5.1 million to eighteen communities through the Complete...
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 | Feb 28, 2018 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices
The state’s Complete Streets program – often cited as an example of how age-friendly communities can address their physical environments – is awarding $5.5 million to 23 communities, according to the Springfield Republican and MassLive.com. Smart...