Thank you to the many people who have been blog contributors to, and readers of ArtsBlog over the years. ArtsBlog has long been a space where we uplifted stories from the field that demonstrated how the arts strengthen our communities socially, educationally, and economically; where trends and issues and controversies were called out; and advocacy tools were provided to help you make the case for more arts funding and favorable arts policies.

As part of Americans for the Arts’ recent Strategic Realignment Process, we were asked to evaluate our storytelling communications platforms and evolve the way we share content. As a result, we launched the Designing Our Destiny portal to explore new ways of telling stories and sharing information, one that is consistent with our longtime practice of, “No numbers without a story, and no stories without a number.”

As we put our energy into developing this platform and reevaluate our communications strategies, we have put ArtsBlog on hold. That is, you can read past blog posts, but we are not posting new ones. You can look to the Designing Our Destiny portal and our news items feed on the Americans for the Arts website for stories you would have seen in ArtsBlog in the past.

ArtsBlog will remain online through this year as we determine the best way to archive this valuable resource and the knowledge you’ve shared here.

As ever, we are grateful for your participation in ArtsBlog and thank you for your work in advancing the arts. It is important, and you are important for doing it.

Liveable Communities for all Ages

Livable Communities for All Ages is a thoughtful brochure that reflects years of expertise and findings, as well as resources and case studies, on how all facets of the community can contribute to a more “older adult –friendly” environment.

With the goal of promoting safer and affordable communities, "Livable Communities for All Ages" features a specific guide on which aspects of civic life—whether the local Chamber of Commerce or an individual—can respond to the maturing of America with instructive measures on the benefits of older adult livability adaptations in four areas:

  • Housing
  • Transportation
  • Workforce Development
  • Civic and Cultural Engagement/Lifelong Learning

Harnessing the expertise and experience of the aging population is one of the key assets that transforms a vulnerable community into a livable community. Encouraging the perception of older adults as community assets and civic allies requires all functions of society—including governments, community stakeholders, businesses, nonprofits, philanthropists, and local media—to expand awareness of the largest population of educated and skilled older adults in history.

Livable Communities for All Ages is a thoughtful brochure that reflects years of expertise and findings, as well as resources and case studies, on how all facets of the community can contribute to a more “older adult –friendly” environment.

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Partners for Livable Communities
Research Abstract
Categories: 
Access and Equity
Aging
Civic Dialogue and Social Change
Community Development
Creative Economies
Creative Industries
Creative Workforce
Economic Impact
Transportation & Infrastructure
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January 1, 2010