Transforming the Way We Live Together: A Model to Move Communities From Policy to Implementation |
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| Authors: | Laura Keyes AICP MS Deborah R. Phillips PhD CPM Evelina Sterling PhD MPH MCHES Tyrone Manegdeg Maureen Kelly MSW Grace Trimble BA MA |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Public Administration , University of North Texas , Denton , Texas , USA lkeyes532@gmail.com;3. Housing and Consumer Economics , University of Georgia, Athens, and Building Construction, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta , Georgia , USA;4. Public Health Consultant , Atlanta Regional Commission, Atlanta , Georgia , USA;5. College of Architecture , Georgia Institute of Technology , Atlanta , Georgia , USA;6. Business &7. Community Liaison, Aging Services Division , Atlanta Regional Commission , Atlanta , Georgia , USA;8. Communications Specialists , Atlanta Regional Commission , Atlanta , Georgia , USA |
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| Abstract: | Most cities, counties, and neighborhoods are not designed for an aging population. By providing a range of services to all residents, Lifelong Communities allow individuals to age in place. Although the Lifelong Communities Initiative is based on established guiding principles, little information exists regarding the realities of moving from policy to implementation. The Atlanta Regional Commission conducted a case study in Mableton, Georgia, and found successful implementation requires a combination of support from local citizen groups and government. The Atlanta Regional Commission is replicating these best practices in other communities and providing support to those aspiring to launch or expand Lifelong Communities. |
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| Keywords: | aging community environment housing lifelong livability |
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