The Aging in Place Workshops and “JumpStart the Conversation” Grants were projects held from 2007-2009 of Partners for Livable Communities (Partners) and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), made possible with generous support from MetLife Foundation. Over the course of three years, our team implmented a series of 12 dynamic and engaging regional workshops designed to highlight the opportunity to improve livability for all ages spun around the catalyst of the growing age demographic.
These thematic workshops were enriched through small “JumpStart the Conversation” grants that will be awarded to partnerships tied to the workshop communities with innovative ideas and action plans on how to tackle the Aging in Place issue in their community. As a result of the workshops and grant opportunities, communities initiated a renewed sense of urgency on approaching community livability for all as well as an energized group of organizations and individuals collaborating to face the challenges that accompany this time of change.
The Overall Goals Of the Aging in Place Workshops & the “JumpStart the Conversation” Grants:
- Educate the community on the importance of an Aging in Place Initiative
- Investigate a specific issue through a moderated discussion between local and national experts and with input from the community
- Understand the obstacles and benefits to taking action on the issue
- Generate discussion on short, mid and long term actions to resolve or promote the issue
- Mobilize and empower local residents and organizations to work together to take action
Please follow the links below to learn about the following:
The Aging in Place Initiative and the Team
The Workshop Reports and Themes
The Jumpstart the Conversation Grants
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This report documents the Arizona Aging in Place Workshop which focused on how nonprofit organizations and older adults can equally benefit from Americans’ desire to find meaningful work opportunities after their primary career. Click here to download the report.
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For his lifelong commitment to philanthropy and community development through the arts.
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Investors in America Award
For over thirty years of development that revitalizes and redefines the urban experience.
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Investors in America Award
For his enterprising spirit to renovate historic buildings and create development rojects in areas previously ignored by developers.
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Entrepreneurial American Community Award
For its 25 years of collaboration with Partners for Livable San Diego on quality of life improvements and community building practices.
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Terms:2007, Awards, Community Building, Community Development, Cultural Institutions, Downtown Development, Entrepreneurial American Community Award, Museums, Placemaking, Public-Private Partnerships, San Diego, CA
Entrepreneurial American Community Award
For the City of Atlanta's collaborative efforts and creativity in developing the Beltline Project.
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Terms:2007, Atlanta, GA, Awards, Design, Downtown Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurial American Community Award, Neighborhood Revitalization, Parks, Playgrounds & Gardens, Public-Private Partnerships, Urban, Visioning & Planning
Entrepreneurial American Community Award
For its innovative use of public/private partnerships in its economic revitalization plan centered on high-end residential development.
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Terms:2007, Awards, Community Development, Easton, PA, Economic Development, Entrepreneurial American Community Award, Housing, Neighborhood Revitalization, Public-Private Partnerships, Visioning & Planning
Entrepreneurial American Community Award
For its strategic planning and budgeting process that links funds in the budget directly to eight major goals to create more effective budgets.
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Entrepreneurial American Community Award
For its spirit and risk-taking in the implementation of the Kalamazoo Promise, a tuition assistance program for the Kalamazoo residents.
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Terms:2007, Awards, Community Development, Economic Development, Education, Entrepreneurial American Community Award, Kalamazoo, MI, Social Capital, Town-Gown, Youth
Founders Award for Civic Leadership
Senior Advisor at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, for furthering cultural heritage development and historic preservation for over 40 years.
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Terms:2007, Arts & Culture, Awards, Cincinnati, OH, Cultural Institutions, Founders Award for Civic Leadership, Heritage, Historic Preservation, Museums, Neighborhood Revitalization, Placemaking
How can America’s cities and counties prepare to meet the needs of an  aging baby boomer population? A Blueprint for Action: Developing a Livable Community for All Ages. Click here to download the report.
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