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Going from Good to Great: Livable Communities Surveys in Ohio

09/11/2008 | Requests *

Summary

Is your area a livable community? You can use this survey and accompanying reports as a model for finding out. AARP defines a livable community as one that allows people to maintain their independence and quality of life as they age and retire. Aspects that make a community livable include mobility, community supports, and affordable housing. Residents age 45 years and older in two OH counties were surveyed to measure whether these things are truly available in their communities.

Author

Nelson, Brittne M.; Guengerich, Terri

Available Files

Clermont County Survey PDF (894K, 41 pages)
Marietta County Survey PDF (432K, 33 pages)
Report Summary Off-site link

Keywords

Community Inclusion; Human Services; Independent Living; Transportation; mobility; livable communities; home modification

Topic

Accessibility, Aging Issues, Housing

Type/Tool

Data, Reports, Surveys

Source

AARP; American Association of Retired Persons

State

Ohio, All States/Territories

Date Created

11/11/2008

Contact

Susan Silberman
AARP
Knowledge Management
202-434-6339

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/2430

Permission to use any element of this document should be obtained by the above named contact person. Always name the originator as the source of this material.

* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007

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