Reimagining Great Places to Live

What is an Age-Friendly Community?

The lifestyle needs and desires of people of all ages are changing. Our communities must change with them.

Many New Jerseyans – both young and old – want to depend less on cars and live in walkable communities where local services and businesses can be reached on foot or by public transportation. Whether recently retired or just starting out in their careers, many also struggle to find homes they can afford or that suit their present and future needs. The end-result? Too many are forced to leave the New Jersey communities where they have family, work or other meaningful connections.

We seek to make places where everyone can thrive. Places with:

• Walkable neighborhoods and downtowns

• Diverse and affordable housing options

• Transportation alternatives for non-drivers

• Enhanced social supports

• Stronger intergenerational connections