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<p class="MsoNormal">Happy Friday! Here is an overview of Livable Communities resources that are available through AARP. Joy McGill will be on the Director’s Zoom Call on Friday, October 23<sup>rd</sup>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">About AARP Livable Communities:</span></b><span style="color:#1F497D"> AARP Livable Communities supports the efforts of neighborhoods, towns, cities and rural areas to be great places for people of all ages.
We believe that communities should provide safe, walkable streets; age-friendly housing and transportation options; access to needed services; and opportunities for residents of all ages to participate in community life. In addition to the national AARP Livable
Communities team, AARP Oklahoma has a state office presence and local staff to help support the needs of Oklahoma residents and communities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">Resources: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aarp.org%2Flivable&data=02%7C01%7Cjmcgill%40aarp.org%7Cc83b6234fe09440cf97408d86ae07384%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637376859537170522&sdata=EpnTmqu6VU%2Fk859we%2BTM%2BgnID5nkDUrQOb941sUjfhw%3D&reserved=0">AARP Livable Communities website</a>: This link is the all-encompassing main site for our Livable
Communities program and a great resource on all programs and resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aarp.org%2Flivable-communities%2Flivable-community-news-alerts%2F%3Fcmp%3DEMC-DSM-NLC-LC-HOMFAM-20200909_LivableCommunities_SC4N_899300_1358704-090920-Prefooter1-Subscribe-Text-CTRL-4843487%26encparam%3DRQIMF2XcL%252fwp2gC%252fblKQdEJxa9Uix53gccTaXFSBGfI%253d&data=02%7C01%7Cjmcgill%40aarp.org%7Cc83b6234fe09440cf97408d86ae07384%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637376859537180477&sdata=E6Ug9R38dGK6VwyKujc1YWwuqsi82gNM5AOM5PeONVk%3D&reserved=0">AARP Livable Communities newsletter</a>: This is an excellent newsletter that we recommend signing
up to receive the latest updates on new programs and materials, announcements on events.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aarp.org%2Flivable-communities%2Ftool-kits-resources%2Flibrary%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjmcgill%40aarp.org%7Cc83b6234fe09440cf97408d86ae07384%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637376859537180477&sdata=1nBuUUdMRtp3ItN4RK0SabQPM%2BdBwCKJvHVkQXl7W4U%3D&reserved=0">Educational Resources</a>: This link provides downloadable resources that encompass a variety of
Livable Communities topics, including creating parks and public spaces, pop-up place-making toolkits, rural livability, housing, community engagement, economic development, health services, transportation and walk/bike audit materials. They are also available
free in printed copies by request. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flivabilityindex.aarp.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjmcgill%40aarp.org%7Cc83b6234fe09440cf97408d86ae07384%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637376859537180477&sdata=y4XILbW%2FrkqcrS%2Fhr3fqMHVps3B7I6GDXyu4%2FKP1X3s%3D&reserved=0">AARP Livability Index:
</a></span> <span style="color:#1F497D">The AARP Livability Index measures the quality of life in American communities across multiple dimensions: housing, transportation, neighborhood characteristics, environment, health, opportunity, and civic and social
engagement. The Livability Index allows users to compare communities, adjust scores based on personal preferences and learn how to take action to make their own communities move livable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aarp.org%2Flivable-communities%2Fnetwork-age-friendly-communities%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjmcgill%40aarp.org%7Cc83b6234fe09440cf97408d86ae07384%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637376859537190431&sdata=6xEWeVPkNatxpAU6J6pBJRqu9Lkb3I%2FqyoY43C935FY%3D&reserved=0">AARP Age-Friendly Network</a>: The AARP Age-Friendly Network provides cities, towns, counties and
states with the resources to become more age-friendly by tapping into national and global research, planning models and best practices. This site provides the nuts and bolts “how-to” of becoming an Age-Friendly Community with a host of great resources and
training information. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aarp.org%2Flivable-communities%2Fcommunity-challenge%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjmcgill%40aarp.org%7Cc83b6234fe09440cf97408d86ae07384%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637376859537190431&sdata=tmYqYhFg%2F6S4Ohk%2BIE72%2B9OmosDKFo1zMWBpaL63H2k%3D&reserved=0">Community Grant Challenge</a>: This is a great portal of info to learn more about the grant program
and see the types of grants that have previously received funding. Now is a great time to be considering what groups might be interested in submitting for 2021 if we are able to continue the grant program.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">AARP Rural Livability: As part of its programmatic offering, AARP has a “Rural Lab” through Livable Communities, which focuses on the unique needs of rural communities. A call is hosted each month to foster information-sharing
exchanges among and across rural communities working on similar issues. Thematic areas will be driven by participants, but may include housing, transportation, extreme weather/disasters, high-speed internet, and economic development, to name a few. I’m happy
to share contact information of any of your colleagues to receive an invitation to this monthly event. Also from the Rural Livability program, we are pleased to offer the
<a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aarp.org%2Flivable-communities%2Ftool-kits-resources%2Finfo-2020%2Frural-livability-workshop-report.html&data=02%7C01%7Cjmcgill%40aarp.org%7Cc83b6234fe09440cf97408d86ae07384%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637376859537200385&sdata=hV5nR30rih1mDCa2j25oOaLV2ZzHFGvz8iO9Z1LHU3s%3D&reserved=0">
AARP Rural Livability Workshop Report</a>, a free publication exploring how and why small towns and remote communities are working to become more livable for older adults and people of all ages.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aarp.org%2Flivable-communities%2Fgetting-around%2Finfo-2020%2Ftransportation-workshop.html&data=02%7C01%7Cjmcgill%40aarp.org%7Cc83b6234fe09440cf97408d86ae07384%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637376859537200385&sdata=oMlYEwnCqfmm2d86HSjSO2TAp%2BGRvNtJ62XqMWbbiYw%3D&reserved=0">Livable Communities transportation workshop</a>: This event was held September 15 & 16 but will
be available for replay September 30 for those that missed it. The event discussed transportation options that improve health; support vibrant neighborhoods; and connect people to economic, social and civic opportunities in their communities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Here are their social media sites<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aarp.org%2Fok&data=02%7C01%7Cjmcgill%40aarp.org%7Cc83b6234fe09440cf97408d86ae07384%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637376859537200385&sdata=Zk%2FBOoKdcuWAYQqRX6MQ2l2MAbysZr2dBdR%2B97M0scA%3D&reserved=0">AARP Oklahoma webpage</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAARPOK&data=02%7C01%7Cjmcgill%40aarp.org%7Cc83b6234fe09440cf97408d86ae07384%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637376859537210347&sdata=5lw7CAv%2BWJgls555j%2FlHzLEH0eSfUhVpesFQ4zsWe%2B8%3D&reserved=0">AARP Oklahoma Facebook page</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2FAARPOklahoma&data=02%7C01%7Cjmcgill%40aarp.org%7Cc83b6234fe09440cf97408d86ae07384%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637376859537210347&sdata=E28bKsHZ59X%2Fff06Dtip3txEvhZY7sWHdlus%2BdWtD78%3D&reserved=0">AARP Oklahoma Twitter page</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Have a great weekend,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Buffy<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Oklahoma Main Street Center | Oklahoma Department of Commerce<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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