Resources for Focusing Community Energies on Aging in Place and Developing a Livable Community for All Ages

General

• Partnerships for Older Adults
• International City/County Management Association

Assembling a Team

• Partners for Livable Communities
• National League of Cities

Assessing the community’s aging-readiness

• Community ToolBox: Work Group on Health Promotion and Community Development
• AdvantAge Initiative

Setting a long-term course

• Michigan Community for a Lifetime Recognition program
• National Park Service Northeast Regional Office, Community Toolbox for Public Participation
• Community Problem Solving
• Lincoln Filene Center (Tufts University), “Kernels of Democracy”
• Kettering Foundation Website
• Jefferson Area 2020 Plan

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Livability Directory

This directory, compiled by Partners for Livable Communities, is a collection of leading organizations working in a variety of fields that exemplify the diverse aspects of "livability." The issues they address under the banner of livability range from people and place to leadership and finance. The organizations represent the for-profit, non-profit, philanthropic and public sectors.

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Aging in Place Technical Assistance Guide

Learn how Partners for Livable Communities can help your community assess its “agelessness” and prepare for the aging of its population through its newly restructured technical assistance offerings. From introducing the Aging in Place issues and starting the dialogue among community leaders to engaging the broader community and creating an action plan, Partners has more than 20 years expertise and is ready to help your community develop a responsible aging strategy.

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