Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation

A Smart Growth Network Webinar

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 10:15am EST
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From heat waves to hurricanes to floods, it is older adults – people aged 65 or older – who are most likely to die during natural disasters. And by 2034, the U.S. will have more people over 65 than under 18. The country is not prepared to meet the needs of older adults in the face of an increasing number of disasters fueled by a changing climate.

Danielle Arigoni uplifts the often-ignored needs of older Americans in her new book Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation. Arigoni outlines how to create safer, more livable communities in a changing world by integrating aging considerations into community planning and disaster preparedness efforts.

Danielle discussed the unique needs of older adults and how to meet the challenges they face through new planning approaches, including an age-friendly process and a planning framework dedicated to inclusive disaster recovery. She highlighted case studies of age-friendly resiliency in action.

Danielle Arigoni's Slides: https://planning.maryland.gov/Documents/Offsite/Webinar-Slides/2023-1205-DArigoni-Slides.pdf

Participants

Danielle Arigoni | An Island Press author

Danielle Arigoni

Danielle Arigoni is the Managing Director for Policy and Solutions at National Housing Trust. She previously served as the Director of Livable Communities at AARP where she led efforts to help communities implement safe, walkable streets; age-friendly housing and transportation options; and greater opportunities for residents of all ages to participate in community life. She is also the former director of the Office of Economic Resilience at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).