How can America’s cities and counties prepare to meet the needs of an aging baby boomer population? A Blueprint for Action: Developing a Livable Community for All Ages

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The Blueprint will help communities find answers to some tough questions, providing a step-by-step guide that can help state, local and community decision makers better meet the needs of an older population.

This guide is designed for local leaders who are interested in (or already are) actively working to create an aging-friendly community. Readers most interested in learning about particular issues on how to build livable communities for all ages can find information on common challenges and proven solutions in specific areas, such as housing, land use planning, supportive services, and transportation. Readers can also find a broader overview of Aging in Place and community leadership through a six-step strategy to build community partnerships, which offers key elements on how to channel community energies into planning and implementing systemic change.

The guide can be used as a quick-reference kit for practitioners looking for tools, resources, and best practices. It includes information based on community experiences in building local leadership and solving specific challenges relating to aging. Special appendices offer topic-specific lists of studies, articles, and leading organizations and the resources at the end of the guide can be used to find the information most immediately relevant to your community’s priorities and challenges.