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American Association of Retired People (AARP) Presentation_Kent SovernCity of Dubuque ITEM TITLE: SUMMARY: SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description AARP Correspondence Copyrighted September 18, 2017 Action Items # 1. American Association of Retired People (AARP) Presentation Kent Sovern, Iowa State Director of AARP Community, State and National Affairs will present on how Dubuque's efforts align with AARP Iowa's goal of creating a "Great Place for All Ages." Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation Type Supporting Documentation y4ARP Real Possibilities August 5, 2017 The Honorable Roy D. Buol Mayor, City of Dubuque 50 W. 13th St. Dubuque, IA 52001 Dear Mayor Buol: 601 E Street, NW I Washington, DC 20049 202-434-2277 1 1-888.OUR-MRP 11-888-687-2277 I TTY: 1-877-434-7598 www aarp.org twitter: @aarp 1 facebook.com/aarp youtube com/aarp The second edition of iVhere We Live: Communities for All Ages is a new book published by AARP that celebrates more than 100 inspiring ideas from America's community leaders. I wanted to let you know that your project is featured in the book on page 64. This includes your work on' Smarter, Sustainable Dubuque in the chapter about Public Places and Outdoor Spaces. Thank you for your leadership. Please find five copies of the book enclosed. If you would like additional copies, let us know by sending an email to livablefaaarmoril. AARP hopes that shining a light on these initiatives - including yours - will generate more ideas and inspire other community leaders to make our nation's cities and towns better places to live for people of all ages. We are committed to supporting local communities and those leading the way for change. We understand that people need practical tools and resources to get ideas moving and make them real. To help communities build momentum, we offer several resources: • This year we launched a grant program - the AARP Community Challenge (AARP.ort 'CommunitvChallenae). Our first grantees will be announced on our website on August 24th. • Our new Roadmap to Livability series (AARP.orai LivableRoadman) will be available this fail and guides communities through developing and implementing a livability action plan. It also includes companion resources on specific issues such as housing, transportation, health services and community supports, and economic development. • To keep up-to-date on our latest resources and continue to learn from communities across the nation, visit our website (AARP.org._Iivable) and subscribe to our free e -newsletter (AARP.orn.7ivable-subscribe). I hope you'lI find inspiration and information that you can use - and I hope that you will share our resources with your neighbors, friends, and colleagues. Together, we can make communities vibrant and sustainable places for people of all ages. Sincerely, eQ,Q__ Nancy LeaMond Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer AARP Livable towns, cities and neighborhoods have a sens, of place. They are destinations, not sprawl. They are communities for spending time in, not passing through. They are places where people of all ages Neighborhoods, entertainment, parks and cultural districts are connected by the Indianapolis Cultural Trail (see page 61). The Glick Peace Walk section includes the historic Scottish Rite Cathedral. •-• M7//1116.744,10NEMaiii...1 LIVABLE COMMUNITIES AAE 600D FOR PEOPLE AND BUSINESS Higher property values, increased economic activity and savings for communities are some of the benefits you'll learn about in THE LIVABILITY ECONOMY A LIVABLE COMMUNITY ... Features housing choices that are suitable for people of all ages and life stages. + Reduces automobile dependence and supports a socially vibrant public realm. • Integrates tancl uses so people can live closer to or within walking distance of jobs, community activities and the services they need. • Has transportation options that enable residents to get around even if they don't drive. COMMUNITIES INCREASE PROPERTY VALUES Homes closer to parks and open spaces have higher property values than those further away. 8 +3J% Phitadetphia, PA Elizabeth, NJ Oakland, CA A WalkScore increase of one point can improve the value of a home by as much as $3,000. Demand for compact communities consistently increases property values by more than 15 percent for office, residential and retail use. LIVABLE COMMUNITIES INCREASE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY Bicycling has generated more than $400 million in economic activity in Iowa. L VCOMMUNITIES SAVE MONEY In Central Texas, compact, infill development decreased infastructure costs by 70% when compared to typical, more sprawling development models, resulting in a $73 bitlion savings. PEOPLE WANT LIVABLE COMMUNITIES 0 Boomers and Mittennials have similar preferences for walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods. Learn more by downloading or reading The Livability Economy: People, Places and Prosperity online at AARPorg/livability-economy Learn how livable communities are great places for people of all ages by visiting AARP.org/livable and subscribing to the free AARP Livable Communities Monthly eNewstetter. 72% 54% Want to be near shops, restaurants and offices 62% 49% Would move into a smaller home for a shorter commute 42% 59% Prefer to live where there's a mix of homes 52% 55% Want public transportation options -AARP c�. Real Possibilities In a Livable Community, people of all ages can .., Go for a walk Get around without a car Enjoy public places Be entertained Find the services they need Real Possibilities Safely cross the street Live comfortably Socialize Go shopping ... and make their city, town or neighborhood a lifelong home. Ride a bike Work or volunteer Spend time outdoors Buy healthy food aarp.org/livable ® 2014 AARP. 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'a r+ a, Real Possibilities in owa Kent Sovern Iowa State Director T 515-697-1002 C 515-473-5716 TF 1 866-554-5378 ksovern@aarp.org Great Places for All Ages AARP works with elected officials, policy makers, community leaders, planners, citizen activists and the public -at -large to help towns, cities, counties and even states foster age -friendly, livable communities. Among our programs and resources: • AARP Network of Age -Friendly Communities • AARP Active Living Workshops • AARP Home Fit Workshops • AARP Livable Communities Advocacy • AARP Public Policy Institute • AARP Foundation Information about the relationship between the 50 -plus population and transportation, housing and land use initiatives can be found at AARP.org/livable, an online repository featuring assessment tools, action plan resources, best practice guides, model legislation, fact sheets, educational materials, data reports, case studies and more. 600 E. Court Ave., #100 Des Moines, IA 50309 1-866-554-5378 www.aarp.org/ia twitter.com/aarpia facebook.com/aarpiowa youtube.com/aarpiowa AARP.org/Iivable • Bookmark our website • Read our blog • Contact us at livable@aarp.org • Follow us on Twitter @LivableCmnty • Subscribe to our monthly e -Newsletter (It's free!) ©2014AARP • One in three Americans is now age 50 or older. • The vast majority of people age 50 and older want to stay in their homes and communities for as long as possible. • Boomers are turning 65 at a rate of 10,000 a day. • At least one out of five adults over age 65 does not drive. • Within 20 years, nearly a dozen states will have more Medicare -eligible adults than school-age children. By 2030 one in five adults in the United States will be 65 -plus. (That's more than 70 million people.) Will your community be ready? k Real Possibilities