title: Transforming the way we live together: a model to move communities from policy to implementation.
abstract: Most cities, counties, and neighborhoods are not designed for an aging population. By providing a range of services to all residents, Lifelong Communities allow individuals to age in place. Although the Lifelong Communities Initiative is based on established guiding principles, little information exists regarding the realities of moving from policy to implementation. The Atlanta Regional Commission conducted a case study in Mableton, Georgia, and found successful implementation requires a combination of support from local citizen groups and government. The Atlanta Regional Commission is replicating these best practices in other communities and providing support to those aspiring to launch or expand Lifelong Communities.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Public Administration , University of North Texas , Denton , Texas , USA.
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Keyes
authors.forename: Deborah R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Phillips
authors.forename: Evelina
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sterling
authors.forename: Tyrone
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Manegdeg
authors.forename: Maureen
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: Grace
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Trimble
authors.forename: Cheryl
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mayerik
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D003256:Community Participation; D004779:Environment Design; D005845:Georgia; D006801:Humans; D057187:Independent Living / Q000639:trends*; D009111:Local Government; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*; D011640:Public Policy / Q000639:trends*; D011641:Public Relations; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012922:Social Change; D012939:Social Planning