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Future of housing
Addressing Housing Challenges Across the U.S. for Aging Communities
Megatrends
Trends Shaping the Future of Housing
Learn more about the seven powerful megatrends shaping the future of housing in the United States. These societal shifts demand bold, collaborative action. From evolving demographics to advances in technology, AARP is leading the way with research, tools, and forward-thinking strategies to create communities that are affordable, inclusive, and sustainable for all.
The Power of Housing Partnerships
Collaboration is the key to solving America’s housing challenges. AARP works with various organizations and advocates to expand housing options and improve affordability in order to empower people to choose how they live as they age. Together, we’re more powerful than we can be apart. Email ESR@AARP.org to get started.
Goals
By 2030, our nation will face a severe shortage in accessible and affordable housing to meet the needs of the 1 in 5 Americans who will be over the age of 65 in our country.
Working with key partners, AARP has developed key goals to address the senior housing crisis. We encourage these shared goals to make all of our communities affordable and welcoming for people regardless of age, background, circumstance, or physical ability.
Change Perspectives
Expand Options
Improve Policy
Preserve Affordability
AARP Housing Efforts
Drive ADU Growth
As homes that exist on the same lot as a single-family residence, Accessory Dwelling Units play a major role in serving a national housing need. We can make a difference through education, local advocacy, and strong partnerships.
Change Perspectives
Expand Options
Improve Policy
Preserve Affordability
How AARP makes a difference:
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We advocate for policies that expand ADU development.
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We create resources that raise awareness about the benefits of ADUs.
Advocate for Housing Stability and Equity
High costs and discriminatory housing practices are two significant barriers to age-friendly housing access and stability for many 50-plus renters and homeowners. We have the opportunity to advocate at the local state and national levels for equitable policies.
Improve Policy
Preserve Affordability
How AARP makes a difference:
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We advocate for tenant protection and housing stability policies.
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We advocate for removing discriminatory housing policies.
Remove Discriminatory Housing Policies
Many individuals and communities face barriers to building or modifying homes to take advantage of them. Change comes about at the local level to give power back to consumers.
Expand Options
Improve Policy
How AARP makes a difference:
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We advocate locally for housing regulation changes to remove zoning and construction barriers to age-friendly housing.
Improve Consumer Options and Choices in Housing
While some age-friendly housing options have become available in the market, many consumers make housing decisions without considering how their needs may change as they age. We must empower consumers with tools and resources to make thoughtful housing decisions.
Change Perspectives
Expand Options
Preserve Affordability
How AARP makes a difference:
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We share our housing and aging expertise with strategic partners to help their consumers make more informed housing decisions.
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We raise consumer likelihood to take age-friendly housing actions through targeted, interactive education offerings.
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