Mike Watson

Director of Livable Communities at @AARPLivable. Wilmington, NC raised now in Annapolis, MD. Local politics and policy. Lover of the outdoors. views=me

[Wingate Bulldogs @WU_Bulldogs]

🏆🏆🏆 3️⃣ - PEAT!!

#16 @Wingate_WLax clinches a THIRD STRAIGHT regular season SAC title with a 16-13 victory at Limestone!

12th straight win, moving to 15-1 overall & 10-0 in the SAC!

‘Dogs are 29-1 in league play the last 3 seasons

#OneDog

[Maryland Terrapins @umterps]

HISTORY MADE!

Both @TerrapinHoops and @TerpsWBB are in the Sweet 16 in the same season for the first time, EVER!

[AARP Nebraska @AARPNE]

#Omaha will vote for mayoral and city council candidates in April's primary election, followed by the general election in May. Check out @AARP's Voter Guide for key dates and info on voter ID, polling locations, and sample ballots: https://t.co/CJYP1Q8F3p

[AARP Livable Communities @AARPLivable]

☔🌀Is your community prepared for emergencies? The #AARPCommunityChallenge grant program from @AARPLivable can help! The Disaster Preparedness Training Microgrant category funds disaster preparedness trainings and resources for residents, with guidance + support from @SBPUSA.

[AARP Livable Communities @AARPLivable]

🏘️Does your community have a vision for safer, more accessible homes? The #AARPCommunityChallenge grant program from @AARPLivable can help! The HomeFit Modification Microgrant category funds education & simple home modifications w/support from RL Mace Universal Design Institute.

[AARP Livable Communities @AARPLivable]

👟🚶🧑‍🦽Does your community want to enhance walkability & safety? The #AARPCommunityChallenge grant program from @AARPLivable can help! The Walk Audit Microgrant category funds projects that promote safer, more walkable communities with guidance + support from @AmericaWalks.

[AARP Livable Communities @AARPLivable]

🌐Does your community want to expand high-speed internet access? The #AARPCommunityChallenge grant program, with funding support from @Microsoft, can help! The High-Speed Internet Demonstration grant category funds projects that promote #broadband access+adoption.

[AARP Livable Communities @AARPLivable]

🚶🚗Does your community have a vision for safer streets & sidewalks? The #AARPCommunityChallenge grant, with funding support from @Toyota, can help! The Enhancing Pedestrian Safety Demonstration grant category funds projects that create safer streets & sidewalks.

[AARP Livable Communities @AARPLivable]

AARP's efforts at the local level have grown considerably in recent years - there are 1,500 places across the US where @AARPLivable resources are being leveraged to improve communities.
👀@NancyLeaMond highlighted some of this work in a recent blog post:
https://t.co/qhnczK8TGF

[Mike Watson @mlwatson20]

I always love a @MayorInnovation event… especially when we’re announcing a great joint program - the Mayors Institute On Pedestrian Safety! Applications to join year three of this cohort are opening up!

Learn more: www. https://t.co/jlgOEc2qqo

[Rodney Harrell, PhD @DrUrbanPolicy]

In one hour, you can dial into a Tele Town Hall - HomeFit: Making Home Safe & Livable for All, featuring my @AARPLivable colleague @mlwatson20 https://t.co/Wj17D8SP6h #AARPlivable

[Mike Watson @mlwatson20]

@TinaT_TX @lauraposkin @AARPLivable @DrUrbanPolicy Rockstar panel!!!!

[AARP Livable Communities @AARPLivable]

@mlwatson20 @DrUrbanPolicy @MZStrat @MayorMKE @CityofFontanaCA @JchinJohn @jonathonstalls @Penalosa_G Now we are excited it’s time to hear from our first speaker, Rebekah Taussig. A disability advocate and storyteller, Rebekah will discuss the need to think bigger and more critically about who has a seat at the table and the barriers that bar others from inclusion.

[AARP Livable Communities @AARPLivable]

And now we are thrilled to welcome @MayorMKE @CityofFontanaCA & @NancyLeaMond for the Local Leaders Taking Action Panel. Each year, this panel proves to be a standout in the program.🤩

[AARP Livable Communities @AARPLivable]

🧵Here we go! @AARPLivable Communities Director @mlwatson20 & @DrUrbanPolicy kick us off:
"We’re so glad you took the time to participate in this 2day virtual event featuring dozens of speakers sharing innovative solutions + best practices for #DesigningForAll ages & abilities."

[AARP Livable Communities @AARPLivable]

🚲 Try out the #BikeAudit Tool Kit from us & @BikeLeague to evaluate the bikeability of your community! Your documented results can be shared with local leaders when advocating for safe streets for all users (incl. cyclists). Order or download: https://t.co/t3qD3EtZr0

[Mandla Moyo @Mandla_Moyo]

It’s Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety week! Excited to join @MayorInnovation in @CityKnoxvilleTN for this important session!

[Kellie VonStein @KellieVonStein]

AARP Lehigh Valley volunteers led our walking program at Trexler Park today. We had not only one special guest join us (Thank You Mayor Tuerk) but also some adorable animals! @matthewtuerk @AARPPA @AARPLivable @billjwpa @TOsborne622

[AARP Pennsylvania @AARPPA]

AARP Pennsylvania had an enjoyable and enlightening meeting with @gainey_ed to discuss ways we can make Pittsburgh a more livable community for people of all ages!

[Mandla Moyo @Mandla_Moyo]

The @AARPLivable team a few days in @cityofbhamal for the @NatlMainStreet Now Conference! #MainStreetNow