[MainstreetManagers] AARP Livable Communities, AARP Oklahoma Program Information

[Buffy Hughes]

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 23rd.

About AARP Livable Communities: 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.

Resources:
AARP Livable Communities website<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>: This link is the all-encompassing main site for our Livable Communities program and a great resource on all programs and resources.

AARP Livable Communities newsletter<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>: This is an excellent newsletter that we recommend signing up to receive the latest updates on new programs and materials, announcements on events.

Educational Resources<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>: 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.

AARP Livability Index: <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>  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.

AARP Age-Friendly Network<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>: 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.

Community Grant Challenge<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>: 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.

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 AARP Rural Livability Workshop Report<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>, 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.

Livable Communities transportation workshop<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>: 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.

Here are their social media sites
AARP Oklahoma webpage<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 Facebook page<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 Twitter page<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>

Have a great weekend,
Buffy

Buffy Hughes | State Main Street Director
Oklahoma Main Street Center | Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Buffy.Hughes at okcommerce.gov<mailto:Buffy.Hughes at okcommerce.gov>
p. 405-815-5249 | c. 405-664-1260
okcommerce.gov<https://okcommerce.gov/>
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