Growing smarter, living healthier: A guide to smart growth and active aging
Report EPA 100-K-09012, 2009
By: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Report a broken linkAge-Friendly Communities
This guide is written for older adults and offers direction on how they might help build age-friendly communities. The Development and Housing section discusses the challenges of aging in place in low density, automobile-centric suburbs, and proposes measures such as accessory dwelling units, cohousing, and smart growth.