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Policymakers should protect the insurability of volunteer drivers who otherwise maintain a consistent risk profile.
Chapter 13 Introduction
A livable community is one that is safe and secure. It offers choices in where to live and how to get around.
AARP Livable Communities Principles
Policymakers on the federal, state, and local levels have important roles in designing livable communities where residents of all ages can participate fully.
To ensure equity in property taxation, assessors should use fair-market value as the starting point for determining property values.
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.
Property tax relief should be equitable, cost-effective, and targeted to homeowners with low and moderate incomes burdened by their property tax bill.
Chapter 14 Introduction
Housing is central to community and individual well-being. The type and location of a home can affect almost every aspect of a person’s life.