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Jana Lynott, AICP Senior Strategic Policy Advisor AARP Public Policy Institute DrCOG Metro Vision Exchange October 27,

The Future is Here: Planning and Policymaking for an Aging Colorado . Jana Lynott, AICP Senior Strategic Policy Advisor AARP Public Policy Institute DrCOG Metro Vision Exchange October 27, 2011. AARP Defines Livable Communities…. Safe & secure Affordable and appropriate housing ,

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Jana Lynott, AICP Senior Strategic Policy Advisor AARP Public Policy Institute DrCOG Metro Vision Exchange October 27,

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  1. The Future is Here: Planning and Policymaking for an Aging Colorado Jana Lynott, AICP Senior Strategic Policy Advisor AARP Public Policy Institute DrCOG Metro Vision Exchange October 27, 2011
  2. AARP Defines Livable Communities… Safe & secure Affordable and appropriatehousing, Supportive community features and services, Mobility options, Which together facilitate personal independence and the engagement of residents in civic and social life.
  3. 8000 Boomer Birthday Cakes—A Day! Photo by interchangeableparts on Flikr.com
  4. “What I’d really like to do is remain in my local community for as long as possible.” Source: AARP State of 50+ America Survey, October 2005 Age category: 50+ Base=910
  5. Trends in Disability and Institutional Use Between 1984 to 2004, Disability rates are down Institutional use is down More persons with disabilities are living in the community Older people with disabilities living in the community have become more disabled Photo by Dan Burden, Walkable & Livable Communities Institute
  6. 2 million persons aged 55+ were unemployed in January 2011 and on average, they were out of work 10 weeks longer than younger workers (AARP PPI, 2011) Americans 50+ represent about 28% of all delinquencies and foreclosures in the current crisis. (A. Shelton, AARP PPI - A First Look at Older Americans and the Mortgage Crisis, 2008) There are nearly six times as many older adults with unmet housing needs as are currently served by rent-assisted housing.  (Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law Policy, A Quiet Crisis in America, 2009) The recession has hit older adults hard
  7. Sprawl challenges ability to age in place Suburbanization 1 in 5 adults 65+ do not drive Men outlive their driving years by 7 years, women by 10 Photo by Jim Wark
  8. Sprawl challenges ability to age in place By 2015, more than 15.5 million Americans 65 and older will live in communities where public transportation service is poor or non-existent.
  9. ADA Paratransit: A Concern for Transit Budgets
  10. Can coordination fix this?
  11. 40% say they do not have adequate sidewalks in their neighborhoods 47% say they cannot cross their main roads safely Older adults report inhospitable roads International Communications Research Poll for AARP, 1,000 adults age 50+, July 2008 Photo by Dan Burden, Walkable & Livable Communities Institute
  12. Our roads are hazardous and older adults are especially vulnerable Source: NHTSA, Traffic Safety Facts, 2008
  13. Average risk of severe injury or death increases with age The average risk of severe injury or death of a 70-year-old ped struck by a car traveling at 25 mph is similar to the risk for a 30-year–old ped struck at 35 mph Pedestrians’ average risk of death by vehicle speed in the US Source: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, September 2011
  14. Fall-related deaths and hospitalizations are more than double those for motor vehicles injuries for the 65+ Falls cost the US over $80 million annually ($9,000+ per fall) in direct medical and long-term care costs. Falls account for 68% of hospitalizations for 65+ pop Almost half occur outside the home Falls Sources: Centers for Disease Control AARP Public Policy Institute, In Brief, No. 56.
  15. Innovations Photo by Dan Burden, Walkable & Livable Communities Institute
  16. Urban Transit-Oriented Development AARP Land Use & Transportation Policy Promote mixed-use development Enhance access through integration of land use, housing, and alternative mobility options Promote healthy communities through sustainable transportation infrastructure Arlington, Virginia Urban Transit-Oriented Development
  17. Clarendon
  18. Arlington, Virginia Urban Transit-Oriented Development Photo by Jana Lynott Market Common in Arlington, Virginia near Clarendon Metrorail Station
  19. Those who live in Urban/Town communities are more likely to have gone out the previous day NVTC Study of Residents Age 75+ 84% 26% 25% 33% 16% Urban/Town 77% Suburban 22% 28% 29% 20% 77% 22% 30% 17% 30% 30% Rural/Exurban None Once Twice 3 or more
  20. Those who live in Walkable, Mixed-Use Urban/Town communities take a greater proportion of trips by walking or fixed route public transportation. Share of Trips Urban/Town 70% 22% 4% 4% 1% Suburban 89% 8% 2% <1% Rural/Exurban 94% 5% Car Walked Fixed Route Other Source: Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC), 2005
  21. Preserving Affordability & Access Authors: Rodney Harrell, PhD AARP Public Policy Institute Allison Brooks Reconnecting America Todd Nedwick National Housing Trust PPI Report #2009-15
  22. Rural Transit Oriented Development Photos from Washington State DOT Walla Walla, Washington Weekdays site serves as downtown park & ride Weekends site serves as downtown farmers market during summer months
  23. Complete Streets A Complete Street is safe, comfortable & convenient for travel by automobile, foot, bicycle, & transit regardless of age or ability AARP Bulletin
  24. More and better-quality sidewalks are associated with adults having both higher rates of walking and of meeting physical activity recommendations. People w/access to sidewalks are 20% more likely to be physically active than those without. Every 1% increase in bike lanes results in 0.31% increase in bike commuters. Every $1 invested in trails is estimated to save $2.94 in direct medical costs Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Research Brief, Summer 2009 Complete Streets Enables Active Transportation Walking is the second most popular means of getting around after travel by car 9% of trips taken by those 65+ are on foot Older adults took more than 3 billion trips on foot in 2009 AARP PPI Analysis of 2009 NHTS Photo by Jana Lynott
  25. 2/3 of planners and engineers have not yet begun considering the needs of older users in their multi-modal planning Less than 1/3 of the 80 Complete Streets policies explicitly address the needs of older road users Planners & engineers slow to respond
  26. Principles Build for all users Promote Safety Embrace streets as civic space Design for Health Integrate Transportation & Land Use Use transportation investment for economic development www.modelstreetdesignmanual.com
  27. Older adults increased their use of public transportation 40% between 2001-2009 Over 1 billion trips per year 15% of 65+ w/access to transit use it 1x/month Public transportation: a convenience & a lifeline
  28. *Compares to same age group in 2001 Boomers increased their share of trips on public transportation between 2001 and 2009 by 34%, despite growing older
  29. 21% of adults 65+ do not drive AARP Public Policy Institute analysis of 2009 National Household Travel Survey
  30. Share of Trips by Public Transportation byDriver Status and Age in 2009 AARP Public Policy Institute analysis of 2009 National Household Travel Survey
  31. Human Services Transportation 5.3% of all trips by older non-drivers were on specialized public transportation 58.6% of all public transportation trips taken by older non-drivers were on specialized transportation Older non-drivers take 228 million trips/year on specialized transportation AARP PPI Analysis of 2009 NHTS
  32. Private Vehicle Policy Solutions for Non-Drivers 2/3 of trips taken by non-drivers 65+ are as passengers in private vehicles Family and friends provide 1.4 billion trips/year for older relatives (age 70+) who no longer drive Caregiver Support Volunteer driver programs Ride-share programs Accessible taxi cabs AARP Public Policy Institute analysis of 2009 National Household Travel Survey
  33. Travel Training Transit Info Boards Door-to-Door Service Ride Together Rural Transportation Shared and Retired Vehicle Program Ride Connection Vision: “To create independence and community connections through the gift of mobility”
  34. Eve Reynolds, Architect Accessory Dwelling Units Santa Cruz ADU Development Program— A National Model Boone/Low Architects & Planners
  35. Allowed by-right within home Detached ADUs allowed by use permit Arlington County, VA Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
  36. College Park/ LeMoyne Gardens Photo courtesy of Torti Gallas and Associates Increasing Home Access: Designing for Visitability Authors: Jordana L. Maisel Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access Eleanor Smith Concrete Change Edward Steinfeld Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access PPI Report #2008-14
  37. Visitability—3 main features Bathroom access Step-less entrance Accessible circulation One zero step entrance, located at the front, back, or side of the house, on an accessible path of travel 32 inch clear opening at doorways and accessible circulation throughout the floor plan Basic access to at least one bath or half bath on the ground floor
  38. Examples of Visitability Visitable townhome in Chicago, IL Courtesy of CNU
  39. Mandatory Visitability Ordinances
  40. Easy to reach and operate appliances Grab bars, roll under sink, lever handles etc. Easy reach cabinets Low threshold shower Reinforced bathroom walls Maneuverability Flexible room layout/design No-step entry Wide doors (min. 32”+ net opening) Wide entry doors (min. 32”+ net opening) Switch boxes 42” Receptacles 18”
  41. Questions? Contact Information Jana Lynott, AICP Senior Strategic Policy Advisor AARP Public Policy Institute jlynott@aarp.org or 202-434-3893 www.aarp.org/ppi/liv-com
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