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New AARP Vermont Survey Finds Most Burlington Residents Aged 45+ Want to Stay—but Face Housing and Mobility Challenges

Posted on 09/09/25

AARP Vermont recently released findings from an April 2025 survey conducted by ANR Market Research of Burlington adults aged 45 and older. The results reveal a community deeply committed to staying…
AARP Vermont Accepting 2025 Winter Placemaking Grant Applications

Posted on 09/01/25

The annual program aims to make communities in Vermont more livable for people of all ages…
Vermont’s Homes for All Toolkit Wins National Award for Innovation in Housing

Posted on 06/23/25

Vermont Homes for All Toolkit provides statewide support for Missing Middle housing. …
AARP investing $73,327 in Vermont communities as part of nationwide grant program

Posted on 06/18/25

Seven communities across Vermont are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages…
Town of Milton Charts a Bold Path Forward with Age-Friendly Action Plan

Posted on 06/09/25

AARP Vermont is proud to announce that the Town of Milton’s Age-Friendly Action Plan (2025–2030) has been officially approved by AARP and adopted by the Milton Selectboard. This milestone represents…
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Posted on 06/01/25

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Welcome to AARP Local - We're Glad You're Here!

Posted on 06/01/25

AARP Local isn’t just a website – it’s your community hub, where your voice matters, your priorities come to life, and your neighbors come together. …
A Stronger — and Older — Vermont

Posted on 05/31/25

Vermont officials have taken multiple steps over the last year to make the state more age-friendly—part of a 10-year roadmap called Age Strong Vermont.…
A Recap of the New North End Housing Forum

Posted on 05/16/25

AARP VT & Burlington’s Office of City Planning Co-Hosted A Housing Forum: Improving Housing Options for Older Adults in New North End (NNE)…
How Community Housing Infrastructure Program (CHIP) Supports Capital Stacks for Much-Needed Housing

Posted on 04/29/25

AARP Vermont partnered with Smart Growth America (SGA), through AARP’s Livable Communities Technical Assistance Program (LC-TAP), to study the proposed Community Housing Infrastructure Program (CHIP)…