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Age Friendly Communities

Age Friendly Communities. W e’re entering a time of profound and permanent change to the demographic composition of America. Every day 10,000 Boomers reach age 65. By 2030 America will have twice as many people over the age of 65 as we have today. Texans are getting Older!.

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Age Friendly Communities

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  1. Age Friendly Communities

  2. We’re entering a time of profound and permanent change to the demographic composition of America. Every day 10,000Boomers reach age 65. By 2030 America will have twice as many people over the age of 65 as we have today.

  3. Texans are getting Older!

  4. Survey after survey report that today’s older adults want to stay at home. 86% Adults ages 45+ agree or strongly agree with the statement: “What I’d really like to do is stay in my current residence for as long as possible” But homes are not designed to adapt. Homes have traditionally been designed and built for an able-bodied 35-year-old. Source: AARP Home and Community Preferences of the 45+ Population, 2010

  5. Survey after survey report that today’s older adults want to stay in their community. 85% Adults ages 45+ agree or strongly agree with the statement: “What I’d really like to do is stay in my current community for as long as possible” For the last 50 years our communities have developed around motor vehicles as the principal form of transportation. Source: AARP Home and Community Preferences of the 45+ Population, 2010

  6. AARP & Livable Communities

  7. The Age Friendly Communities Vision –The Eight Domains

  8. Transportation Options are Key Affordable Accessible Safe Proximity to destinations Provide alternatives Make roads and drivers as safe as possible Increase opportunity to walk

  9. Ideal Transportation Policy Sets a vision Includes all modes Applies to all transportation projects & phases Specifies and limits exceptions, with management approval required Is context-sensitive Emphasizes connectivity Uses latest design standards and is flexible Sets performance standards Includes implementation steps

  10. For More Information WWW.AARP.ORG/Livable Questions? Contact: Jessica Lemann 512-480-2457 jlemann@aarp.org

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