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A livable community is one that is safe and secure. It offers choices in where to live and how to get around.

Policymakers on the federal, state, and local levels have important roles in designing livable communities where residents of all ages can participate fully.

Livable and sustainable communities are safe and healthy. They offer residents choices in where to live and how to get around.

Extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, and health emergencies can be devastating to communities.

Redevelopment reuses previously developed land to catalyze new economic growth. It can provide new housing options or community amenities.

When done well, community planning spurs economic development that helps all members of a community thrive.

AARP supports exempting Social Security’s administrative costs from limitations on discretionary appropriations in the federal budget.

Two government budget practices that can have significant implications for lower levels of government are block grants and unfunded mandates.

Higher levels of government should provide adequate resources when mandating functions to lower levels of government.

Services should be implemented and operated by the level of government that can most appropriately and efficiently deliver them.