{"id":3864,"date":"2022-08-26T08:31:25","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T12:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/?post_type=sub_commissions&#038;p=3864"},"modified":"2022-10-12T10:16:35","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T14:16:35","slug":"about-livable-communities","status":"publish","type":"sub_commissions","link":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/sub_commissions\/livable-communities\/about-livable-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"About Livable Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connecticut for Livable Communities is an initiative of Connecticut\u2019s Commission on Women, Children and Seniors&nbsp;to prepare Connecticut for its growing aging population while promoting policies that enhance the lives of the present and future generations of older adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through our collaborative and long-standing work in changing how and where people receive long-term services and supports, we know that people want to stay in their homes and communities and to have choice, independence and dignity. And recognizing unprecedented longevity in Connecticut\u2019s population, coupled with sheer increases in the number of older adults, the Connecticut General Assembly charged Connecticut\u2019s Legislative Commission on Aging with facilitating this initiative (<a href=\"http:\/\/cga.ct.gov\/2013\/ACT\/pa\/pdf\/2013PA-00109-R00HB-06396-PA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Public Act 13-109<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Did You Know?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Connecticut has the 3rd highest life expectancy in the nation, at 80.8 years.<\/li><li>Connecticut is the 7th oldest state in the nation, based on median age.<\/li><li>Between 2010 and 2040, Connecticut\u2019s population of people age 65 and older is projected to grow by 57%. Its population of people age 20 to 64 is projected to grow by less than 2% during the same period.<\/li><li>These demographic shifts represent a permanent transformation not only for Connecticut but around the globe.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Definitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Livable communities are places that foster independence and support residents across the lifespan. They offer affordable, accessible, and diverse housing and transportation options and public buildings and spaces; supportive community features and services; and vibrancy and opportunities for community engagement. They engage residents in civic and social life, and allow people to remain in their homes and communities. Done well, they enhance the quality of life for all residents, create tremendous economic value in towns and cities, promote healthy living and support environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyplaces\/terminology.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Healthy Places Terminology<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Livable Communities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/livable-benefits2-300x229.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/livable-benefits2-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/livable-benefits2.jpg 342w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Older adults generally want to remain in their familiar home and neighborhood environments. Creating livable communities successfully allows people to age in place. And the same principles that make a community \u201clivable\u201d for older adults benefit everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Livable communities are attractive to all ages.<\/strong>&nbsp;Livable communities features are also likely to attract residents from across the lifespan, including professionals needed to support aging in place and in community. These features include broad housing and transportation options in higher-density, vibrant areas with public amenities and lively commercial districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Livable communities create economic value.<\/strong>&nbsp;Livable communities have been associated with increases in home values, higher property and sales tax revenues, savings on service delivery and infrastructure costs, growth in business revenues and development opportunities, and decreased individual transportation costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Livable communities promote health.<\/strong>&nbsp;Community conditions can impact physical activity levels, food access, air quality, and social cohesion. Livable communities increase opportunities for every resident to make healthy choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Livable communities drive environmentally responsible development<\/strong>. Increasing density and broadening the array of viable transportation options reduces natural resource consumption and pollution, and creating smaller energy-efficient housing is an important part of climate change strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vision, Mission and Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shaping great places for people to grow up and grow older<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To convene, engage, inspire, and support local, regional and state efforts to shape more livable communities in Connecticut for residents across the lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Values<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Accessible.<\/strong>&nbsp;Every aspect of community design and life ought to be accessible to and promote the engagement of its residents, regardless of physical or cognitive ability.<\/li><li><strong>Choice.<\/strong>&nbsp;Communities should promote personal dignity and functional independence across the lifespan by creating a broad array of choices to meet their evolving needs.<\/li><li><strong>Cooperative.<\/strong>&nbsp;Creating livable communities requires partnership across a wide variety of sectors, within-town collaboration across departments, and regional cooperation.<\/li><li><strong>Equity.<\/strong>&nbsp;Everyone deserves the ability to live in one\u2019s home and community safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, income or ability level.<\/li><li><strong>Intergenerational.<\/strong>&nbsp;Intergenerational communities can leverage strengths across the lifespan by linking the needs and skills of different age groups.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Framework and Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Commission on Women, Children and Seniors&nbsp;embraces the following framework for this initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/livablecommunitiesframeworkoct2015.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/livablecommunitiesframeworkoct2015.jpg 900w, https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/livablecommunitiesframeworkoct2015-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/livablecommunitiesframeworkoct2015-768x615.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/livabilityindex.aarp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Livability Index<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creating livable communities is a multi-faceted and multi-disciplinary endeavor, requiring partnership with, among others, municipal leaders, representatives of local senior and social services offices, community stakeholders, planning and zoning board members and commissioners, philanthropists, and social services and health organizations. To date we have strategically cultivated nearly 60 organizational partners, through which we connect related initiatives to maximize resources and expertise to shape community livability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/states.aarp.org\/category\/connecticut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">AARP \u2013 Connecticut<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cga.ct.gov\/aaac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">African-American Affairs Commission<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctphilanthropy.org\/funders-aging-affinity-group\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Aging Affinity Group<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc-ct.org\/home.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Alzheimer\u2019s Resource Center of Connecticut<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bikewalkct.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Bike-Walk Connecticut<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.crcog.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Capitol Region Council of Governments<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/cdr-ct.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Center for Disability Rights<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctls.uconn.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Center for Transportation and Livable Systems of the Connecticut Transportation Institute<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cfgnh.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Community Foundation for Greater New Haven<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/cmtysolutions.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Community Solutions<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/ctapaac.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctagenciesonaging.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Association of Area Agencies on Aging<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cadh.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Association of Directors of Health<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cascp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Association of Senior Center Personnel<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cact.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Association for Community Transportation<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ccapa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fallprevention.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Collaboration for Fall Prevention<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctcommunitycare.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Community Care, Inc.<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.conncf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Community Foundation<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ccm-ct.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Conference of Municipalities<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctphilanthropy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Council for Philanthropy<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ccpg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctcost.org\/pages\/COST_about\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Council of Small Towns<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctdata.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Data Collaborative<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cedas.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Economic Development Association<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctfairhousing.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Fair Housing Center<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctenvironment.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Fund for the Environment<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cthealth.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Health Foundation<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chfa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Housing Finance Authority<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/class-ct.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Local Administrators of Social Services<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/ctmainstreet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Main Street Center<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cpha.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut Public Health Association<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ctsdc.uconn.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connecticut State Data Center<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctdatahaven.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Data Haven<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ct.gov\/dds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Department of Developmental Services<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ct.gov\/doh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Department of Housing<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ct.gov\/dmhas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Department of Mental Health and Addicition Services<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ct.gov\/dph\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Department of Public Health<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ct.gov\/dss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Department of Social Services<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ct.gov\/dot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Department of Transportation<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fccfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Fairfield County Community Foundation<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fchealth.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Foundation for Community Health<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hartfordtransit.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Greater Hartford Transit District<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eastrockvillage.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Home Haven<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jcfhartford.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leadingagect.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">LeadingAge Connecticut<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lgbtagingadvocacy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">LGBT Aging Advocacy<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rivercog.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/manchesterha.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Manchester Housing Authority<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/neccog.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Northeastern Connecticut Council of Governments<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/northwesthillscog.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Northwest Hills Council of Governments<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctoca.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Open Communities Alliance<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pschousing.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Partnership for Strong Communities<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/ctpcsw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Permanent Commission on the Status of Womem<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pclbfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Inc.<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rpa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Regional Plan Association<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scrcog.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">South Central Regional Council of Governments<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.t2center.uconn.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Technology Transfer Center of the Connecticut Transportation Institute<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tstc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Tri-State Transportation Campaign<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ct.gov\/AgingServices\/site\/default.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">State Department on Aging<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctunitedway.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">United Way of Connecticut<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/clear.uconn.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">University of Connecticut\u2019s Center for Land Used Education and Research<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/westcog.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Western Council of Governments<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pschousing.org\/YES\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Young Energetic Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legislation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"248\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/capitol-legislation.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/capitol-legislation.jpg 248w, https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/capitol-legislation-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Policies and Livable Communities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">State-level legislation and public policies can support and inspire the critical local and regional initiatives and opportunities needed to realize livable communities that support aging in place.&nbsp;The Commission on Women, Children and Seniors&nbsp;works with members of the Connecticut General Assembly and various partners to identify and promote innovative and wide-ranging legislation related to livable communities and aging in place. Areas range from telehealth to economic security to countless initiatives in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legislative Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2015:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cga.ct.gov\/2015\/ACT\/PA\/2015PA-00041-R00SB-00502-PA.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Public Act 15-41<\/a>&nbsp;improves bicyclist safety and transportation options in Connecticut.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cga.ct.gov\/2015\/ACT\/PA\/2015PA-00057-R00SB-00677-PA.htm\" target=\"_blank\"> Public Act 15-57<\/a>&nbsp;expands tax increment financing (a special funding tool that promotes investments in downtowns), allowing municipalities to create a defined district and plan, and then use the tax revenues generated within the district for investment within the area. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cga.ct.gov\/2015\/ACT\/PA\/2015PA-00001-R00SB-01501SS1-PA.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Act 15-1<\/a>&nbsp;(Section 229) allows a nonprofit organization contracted by the Department of Rehabilitative Services to administer the grant program authorized by&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/cga.ct.gov\/2014\/ACT\/PA\/2014PA-00098-R00SB-00029-PA.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Act 14-98<\/a>&nbsp;(see description below under \u201c2014\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2014:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cga.ct.gov\/2014\/ACT\/PA\/2014PA-00098-R00SB-00029-PA.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Act 14-98<\/a>&nbsp;authorized $6 million in&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cga.ct.gov\/2014\/FC\/pdf\/2014SB-00029-R000653-FC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bonding<\/a>&nbsp;money to provide grants to older adults and persons with disabilities to make home modifications and purchase assistive technology so they can remain in their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cga.ct.gov\/2014\/act\/pa\/pdf\/2014PA-00073-R00HB-05227-PA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Act 14-73<\/a>&nbsp;requires Connecticut\u2019s Legislative Commission on Aging to recognize communities that have implemented livable community initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2013:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cga.ct.gov\/2013\/act\/pa\/pdf\/2013PA-00109-R00HB-06396-PA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Act 13-109<\/a>&nbsp;created a livable communities initiative to help municipalities prepare for the growing aging population. It required Connecticut\u2019s Legislative Commission on Aging to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Serve as a forum for best practices and a resource clearinghouse;<\/li><li>Establish and facilitate partnerships;<\/li><li>Identify various public and private funding sources;<\/li><li>Create a livable communities website; and<\/li><li>Report annually on the initiative to the Connecticut General Assembly\u2019s Committees on Aging, Housing, Human Services and Transportation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cga.ct.gov\/2013\/act\/pa\/pdf\/2013PA-00250-R00SB-00886-PA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Act 13-250<\/a>&nbsp;implemented many recommendations of the Aging In Place Task Force (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cga.ct.gov\/2012\/ACT\/sa\/pdf\/2012SA-00006-R00SB-00138-SA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Special Act 12-6<\/a>), making changes in several statutes to help people remain in their own homes and communities as they age. Specifically, it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Requires a coordinated outreach system to increase the use of the supplemental nutrition assistance program;<\/li><li>Suggests that local plans of conservation and development include a component of planning for older adults and individuals with disabilities to remain in their homes and communities;<\/li><li>Specifies that a ramp for wheelchair use be included in the list of visitable features that are exempted from obtaining a State Building Code variance;<\/li><li>Expands the list of mandated elder abuse reporters and establishes a new training requirement for their employers;<\/li><li>Requires the Department of Social Services to issue a yearly report to the Connecticut General Assembly, detailing the number of elder abuse complaints and disposition of complaints from the previous calendar year; and<\/li><li>Requires a public awareness campaign to educate older adults on ways to resist aggressive marketing tactics.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reports<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cga.ct.gov\/2013\/ACT\/pa\/pdf\/2013PA-00109-R00HB-06396-PA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Public Act 13-109<\/a>&nbsp;requires the Commission to report annually on Connecticut for Livable Communities to the Connecticut General Assembly\u2019s Committees on Aging, Housing, Human Services and Transportation. We are pleased to share our annual progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/livablecommunities2015annualreportfinal.pdf\">2015 Annual Report<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/annual-report-2014-final-2.pdf\">2014 Annual Report<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/livablecommunitiesreturnoninvestment.pdf\">Livable Communities: Generating Revenue, Saving Money<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Livable Communities are places that foster independence and support residents across the lifespan. They are attractive to all ages. And they\u2019re a smart investment for Connecticut. This fact sheet, prepared for our 2015 Partners Summit provides livability examples of quantifiable value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/transportationpolicybrief-final.pdf\">Transportation Policy Brief: How Can We Best Support Residents\u2019 Transportation Needs Across the Lifespan in Connecticut?<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;This report analyzes responses from our statewide survey and provides policy recommendations on transportation, in light of the state\u2019s rapidly changing demographics. Transportation is the vital link that connects residents across the lifespan with their communities and the elements of a vibrant and engaged life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/housingpolicybrief.pdf\">Housing Report: Connecticut Adults Want Affordable Housing in Walkable Neighborhoods of Opportunity<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 This second report in our series analyzes responses from our statewide survey and provides policy recommendations on housing, including the need for an array of housing choices\u2013both in type and affordability\u2013in every Connecticut community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":3857,"menu_order":0,"template":"","sub_commission":[34],"class_list":["post-3864","sub_commissions","type-sub_commissions","status-publish","hentry","sub_commission-seniors-sub-commission"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sub_commissions\/3864","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sub_commissions"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/sub_commissions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sub_commissions\/3857"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3864"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"sub_commission","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sub_commission?post=3864"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}