NPSG13-134

Preparing for the Boomers and Beyond: Strategies for Creating Communities for All Ages

Speakers: Sandy Markwood, Chief Executive Officer, N4A; Rodney Harrell, Strategic Policy Advisor, Public Policy Institute, AARP; Jana Lynott, Strategic Policy Advisor, Public Policy Institute, AARP; Laura Keyes, Community Development Manager, Atlanta Regional Commission. Kathy Sykes, Aging Initiative Senior Advisor, U.S. EPA

Many communities are facing aging of their populations. How do communities ensure that all residents, regardless of age, ethnicity, income or physical ability are able to benefit from livability improvements? The leading edge of the Baby Boom generation began turning 65 years old in 2011. By 2030, the Census Bureau projects that over 72 million people and 19% of the population will be in that age group. However, as communities age along with their populations, many are not prepared to deal with the challenges that their residents will face. Experts on creating healthy, sustainable communities for older adults and people of all ages discuss the challenges facing communities and solutions that states and communities are using to address these challenges. Research and examples of successful efforts at the national, state and local levels are highlighted.

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$15.00

$15.00

NPSG13-307

Strategic Place-Based Planning for Urban Regeneration: Lesson in Social Sustainability from Mid-American Cities

2 hour session.

Audio CDs: 2

Audio CD

$30.00

$30.00

NPSG13-152

Comprehensive Planning in the 21st Century: Planning For Health & Sustainability

Speakers: Beth Altshuler, Urban Planning and Health Specialist, Raimi + Associates; Carlos Gallinar, Deputy Director for City Development and Planning, City of El Paso, TX; Michael Kelly, Senior Program Officer, Paso del Norte Health Foundation. Moderator: Anna Ricklin, Manager, American Planning Association.

(2 hour session) Active transportation, food access, social cohesion… These buzz words represent important issues for community health, but how do they become part of a real place? One of the most critical places to start is comprehensive planning. This session describes the role of the comprehensive plan and ways to integrate health at this level. National trends for including health in planning is covered through an overview of how well comprehensive plans currently address health across the country. A local example will come from El Paso, TX, one of the first major cities in the U.S. to include a stand-alone health element in its plan. Using Plan El Paso as a model, participants will learn about opportunities to advance community discussion and policies that link the built environment to physical and mental wellbeing.

Audio CDs: 2

Audio CD

$30.00

$30.00

NPSG13-01C

WORKSHOP: Local Policies and Tools that Support Equitable Development

Speakers: Amanda Gehrke, Vernice Miller-Travis

Learn about specific tools and approaches to use at the local level to preserve and create affordable housing, retain small businesses and cultural institutions, and improve access to high-quality employment opportunities in areas where reinvestment is occuring or expected.

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$15.00

$15.00

NPSG13-305

Howling Winds and Ominous Skies: Disaster Resilience in the Age of Climate Change

2 hour session.

MP3

$20.00

$20.00

Subtotal

$110.00