Director of Livable Communities at @AARPLivable. Wilmington, NC raised now in Annapolis, MD. Local politics and policy. Lover of the outdoors. views=me
🏆🏆🏆 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
#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
☔🌀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.
🏘️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.
👟🚶🧑🦽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.
🌐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.
🚶🚗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'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
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
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
@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.
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.🤩
🧵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."
🚲 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
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 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!