AARP and NAHB Introduce New Livable Communities Award

The American Association of Retired Persons and the National Association of Homebuilders announce a new joint award to recognize creative and unique home and community projects that improve the daily comfort, ease, and safety of their residents and highlight the critical elements needed for a livable community. The new AARP & NAHB Livable Communities Award will be presented annually to the three professional groups—builders, remodelers, and developers for both large and small projects—for projects that accommodate the needs of all residents with all levels of physical ability, easy access to community services and activities, viable transportation options, improved energy efficiency and enhanced site design, and better communication with key stakeholders. Winning projects must have been completed and opened or eligible for occupancy between January 1, 2005, and June 1, 2007. Applications for the first Livable Communities Awards are due June 1, 2007. For more information or an application, visit the AARP Web site.