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WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER LIVABLE COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE AARP’S LIVABLE COMMUNITIES Karen Kafantaris Associate State Director

AARP’s Livable Communities Work 2

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Oxford Economics was founded in 1981 as a commercial venture with Oxford University’s business college to provide economic forecasting and modelling to companies and financial institutions. They are one of the world’s foremost independent global advisory firms, providing reports, forecasts and analytical tools. 6

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www.aarp.org/livable 8

AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities 9

Large increase in 65+ demographic Have the greatest wealth in the country Want to remain in their own home/community (89%/98%) Will spend their $$ locally if they can get there 10

On average people outlive their ability to drive by 7-10 years 11

Driving = Independence 12

AARP’s Livable Communities Work (transportation focus) • Complete Streets • Walkability Audits • AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly Communities • Livability Index • Livable Communities e-Newsletter • Livable Communities Blog • AARP’s Public Policy Institute’s Publications – Reconnecting Small Town America by Bus – A Tapestry of Transportation Funding for Older Adults – Policy Options to Improve Specialized Transportation – Transportation Funding Reform 13

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THANK YOU! Karen Kafantaris AARP Michigan Associate State Director kkafantaris@aarp.org 517-267-8916