This report documents the Chattanooga Aging in Place workshop which focused on A Place for Everyone, Building for the Future, Healthy Living, and Lifelong Learning and provides an understanding of the importance of building partnerships towards making successful communities in the 21st century that embrace fairness and equity for all. Download the Report>

This report documents the Richmond Metro Area Aging in Place workshop which focused on engaging community  leaders and provides an in-depth understanding of the role that leadership plays in the lives of older adults in the greater Richmond region, as well as the innovative programs and initiatives that are happening across the country on this issue. Making a community ageless requires the collaboration of numerous players from the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Download the Report> (6.44 MB)

This report provides an understanding of the importance of intergenerational experiences for older adults and the community as a whole, along with what steps can be taken to enhance the intergenerational opportunities that older adults have in any community. Download the Report>

This report, the ninth in a series of Aging in Place Initiative workshop reports, documents the meeting that was held in San Antonio on the topic of Community Design and the Built Environment. The workshop gathered a large and diverse audience of community stakeholders and experts eager to discuss how their community can be redesigned and made more friendly for people of all ages and served as a forum for national and local experts to showcase winning strategies for rethinking and redesigning a community’s assets to better serve the growing older adult population. Download the Report> (2.73 MB)

This report, the eighth in a series of Aging in Place Initiative workshop reports, documents the meeting that was held in St. Louis on the topic of Universal Design & Accessibility. The St. Louis workshop was focused on a design dilemma that most American communities face: Many of their current places and spaces hamper access for all but the able-bodied. Most communities are not ready for the “age wave”—for the increasing numbers of their residents who will be dealing with physical or cognitive constraints—but who want to stay in their homes and communities. Design of places and spaces can include a myriad of decisions, from allowable uses of space, the selection of an architect for an important new building, the path of new roads, placement of housing of various types—a comprehensive list would include thousands of design choices. This report . Download the report> (7.68 MB)

This report, the seventh in a series of Aging in Place Initiative workshop reports, documents the meeting that was held in Miami. By providing an analysis of the mobility options in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, the report highlights the kinds of problems and possible solutions that are relevant to transportation planning for seniors everywhere. It also weaves in a discussion of some of the innovative ideas and practices that have offered enhanced mobility for seniors in other cities, suburbs, towns and rural areas. These ideas and practices can be useful for policymakers, planners and community leaders trying to solve mobility problems in their own areas.  Download the report> (3.18 MB)

This report features the central role of transportation and housing in the work of land use planners and designers. This report makes it clear that many other very important issues come into play in creating livable communities for all ages, including decisions about land dedicated for schools, parks, businesses, medical services, retail stores, the arts and civic buildings. Many land use planners are charged with protection of the environment and economic development. But for keeping older residents in their communities, planners need to make sure they can be housed appropriately and affordably and that they can engage in the life of the community – even if they are not driving. Download Report> (2.40 MB)