A Framework for Planning
The older adult population in the Atlanta region is growing at a tremendous rate. Most individuals over 60 have lived in the region for at least three decades and plan to stay for many more. But our cities, counties and neighborhoods are not designed for an aging population. Lifelong Communities (LLC) are places where individuals can live throughout their lifetime; they provide a full range of options to residents, insuring a high quality of life for all.
Lifelong Communities work to achieve three major goals:
- Promoting Housing and Transportation Options
- Encouraging Healthy Lifestyles
- Expanding Information and Access to Services
Downloadable Resources:
Publications
The Lifelong Communities Handbook (PDF) is a reference source for the Lifelong Communities Development and Community Design Principles.
For examples of good pedestrian design elements in the Atlanta Region, view our Visual Preference Library (PDF) .
Visit the GOOD Web Site to view an interactive feature that shows the elements that are necessary to transform an ordinary street into a pedestrian friendly one.
Lifelong Communities Interactive Mapping Tool - Access to Services
Visit the Lifelong Communities Interactive Mapping Tool to learn more about "access to services"