As part of the Aging in Place Initiative, twelve locations were selected by MetLife Foundation, Partners for Livable Communities (Partners), and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) to host the national workshops on creating livable communities for all ages.
Each workshop was focused on a particular theme. The theme reflected a local issue of interest and will also focus on an area of Aging in Place that the community has just begun (or not even begun) to explore. National and local experts on Aging in Place and the specific theme joined workshop participants in a panel discussion addressing local and national challenges around the theme, examples of success stories, and opportunities for both local and national action. The workshops were held over three years: 2007, 2008, and 2009.
The workshops were free and opened to the general public. The intended audience was that of civic leaders, nonprofits, philanthropic organizations, private and local businesses, and the older population.
Workshop Locations
2009 Aging in Place Workshops
Chattanooga, Tennessee - June 30, 2009
Building Partnerships: Creating a Livable Community for all Ages (Choose Chattanooga: Come Live with Us)
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Wichita, Kansas - June 23, 2009
Revitalizing Communities for All Generations: Visioning a Livable Wichita Region
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Richmond, Virginia - June 17, 2009
Engaging Community Leaders in the Process: Creating a Livable Richmond Area for All Ages
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San Antonio, Texas - June 11, 2009
Redesigning Communities for Aging in Place: Developing a Livable San Antonio Metro Region for All Ages
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St. Louis, Missouri - April 28, 2009
Designing Places and Spaces for Now and in the Future: Creating a Livable St. Louis Region for All Ages
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2008 Aging in Place Workshops
Miami-Dade & Monroe Counties, Florida - Nov. 17, 2008
Increasing Transportation and Mobility Options: Creating Livable Miami-Dade & Monroe Counties for All Ages
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Charlotte, North Carolina - June 18, 2008
Land Use Planning and Design: Creating a Livable Community in the Centralina Region for All Ages
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Chicago, Illinois - March 17, 2008
Engaging Older Adults Through Arts and Culture: Developing a Livable Chicago for All Ages
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San Diego, California - March 12, 2008
Enhancing Lifelong Learning: Developing a Livable San Diego County for All Ages
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Kansas City, Missouri - February 4, 2008
Housing's Role in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area: Developing a Livable Community for All
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2007 Aging in Place Workshops
State of Arizona - November 15, 2007
Workforce Development and Nonprofit Capacity Building: Developing a Livable Arizona for All Ages
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Tampa Bay Region, Florida - June 26, 2007
Crossing the Line: Developing a Livable Tampa Bay Region for All Ages
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