rodney harrell, phd strategic policy senior advisor aarp public policy institute november 19, 2009...
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Rodney Harrell, PhDStrategic Policy Senior AdvisorAARP Public Policy Institute
November 19, 2009
Creating Livable Creating Livable Communities:Communities:
Preserving Affordability and Access in Preserving Affordability and Access in Areas Near Transit for All Ages and Areas Near Transit for All Ages and
IncomesIncomes
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AARP• AARP is a nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization• Subsidiaries:
– AARP Services Inc. – Products and services– AARP Foundation – Community service programs
and legal advocacy, 501(c)(3)
• National office, 53 state offices (50 States, DC, PR, & VI)
• Volunteer Board of Directors• Founded in 1948• 40+ million members
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“What I’d really like to do is remain in my home for as long as possible.”
Source: AARP State of 50+ America Survey, October 2005
Age category: 50+
Base=910
Aging in Place
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“What I’d really like to do is remain in my local community for as long as possible.”
Source: AARP State of 50+ America Survey, October 2005
Age category: 50+
Base=910
Aging in Place
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AARP and TOD
• AARP’s Livable Communities Agenda works for the creation of safe communities that have affordable and appropriate housing, supportive community features and services and adequate mobility options.
• Well-developed TOD also works to achieve these goals
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Boomers lead to growth in the 65+ population
Source: U.S Census Bureau - Census projections as of 8/2008
YearYear 65+ Population65+ Population Total Total PopulationPopulation
65+ Share of 65+ Share of Total Total
PopulationPopulation
20002000 34,991,75334,991,753 281,421,906281,421,906 12%12%
20072007 37,887,95837,887,958 301,621,157301,621,157 13%13%
20302030 72,092,00072,092,000 373,504,000373,504,000 19%19%
20502050 88,547,00088,547,000 439,010,000439,010,000 20%20%
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AARP Policy Book 2009-2010
• Livable Communities chapter (Chapter 9) created to integrate housing, transportation and land use.
• Policy includes the encouragement of mixed used development within walking distance of transit, increasing density near transit stops and including affordable housing in areas near transit.
www.aarp.org/policybook
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“Preserving Affordability and Access in Livable Communities
Subsidized Housing Opportunities near Transit and the 50 + Population”
• AARP PPI, Reconnecting America, and the National Housing Trust developed a study that looked at the potential costs and benefits of different locations for older residents of subsidized housing.
• Released Sept. 30, available at www.aarp.org/ppi under “Livable Communities.”
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Overview
• Subsidized housing near transit meets a crucial need for older adults. (Project-based Section 8 and Section 202)
• However, existing affordable housing near transit is increasingly at risk in the face of upward pressure on housing prices and expiring government subsidies.
• Preserving affordable housing near transit is of critical importance for creating livable communities for older Americans.
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Affordable housing near transit is at risk…
• Expiring government affordability requirements gives owners the option to exit the program and convert the property to a non affordable use.
• A determination that they can charge higher rents than the subsidy they receive from HUD is the most significant indication of whether an owner will opt of these housing programs.
• As demand for housing near transit increases, the rising cost of land threatens the continued availability of affordable homes near transit
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Metropolitan Areas Analyzed
Atlanta New York CityBaltimore PhiladelphiaBoston PhoenixChicago Portland (Oregon)Cleveland St. LouisDenver Salt Lake CityHouston San FranciscoLos Angeles SeattleMiami Washington DCMinneapolis/St. Paul
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Interviews
• Site visits and interviews with 50+ residents of affordable housing developments
• 30 interviews in 5 metropolitan areas: Boston, Cleveland, LA, Miami, Twin Cities
• Locations within ¼ mile of quality transit (near) and more than ½ mile of quality transit (far)
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Cleveland, OH• Long waiting lists for
housing
• Safety and perception of safety were issues
• Lack of access to train station limits the use by residents
• Good bus service on main avenues, problems getting elsewhere
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Twin Cities, MN
• The downtown location in Minneapolis has access to light rail, buses, shopping
• Buses in Edina not “frequent” but are useful
• Car access not as important as in other areas due to effective, useful transit
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Notes from interviews:
• Long waiting lists for housing
• “Some places are easier to get to than others”
• Personal loneliness and isolation in some locations
• Isolation of housing has widespread costs
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Subsidized housing near transit
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Housing Types
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Summary of Research Findings
A. Access to transit in compact development areas provides mobility and choice, but limitations can exist:– Nearby transit isn’t useful unless you can get to it;– Transit must accommodate people with varying physical limitations;
and– Transit must take people where they need to go.
B. In areas far from transit, losing mobility means losing independence
Subsidized housing meets a crucial need for residents with few housing options, and the benefits of locations near transit are widely enjoyed only when transit is accessible, safe, and useful.
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Who Benefits the Most from Housing Who Benefits the Most from Housing Near Transit?Near Transit?
Minimal Benefit Full Benefit
Low Amount of LimitationsHigh Amount of Limitations
Individual:Individual: Open to the idea of transit, without
cognitive or physical impairments, and able to read and understand signage
Community (External):Community (External): Living in well-planned, safe, healthy
communities and in walkable neighborhoods with resources nearby.
Frequent, accessible, reliable transit service that connects to most other places that one
would want to travel to.
Individual:Individual: Significant physical limitations that prevent
boarding or waiting for transit.
Those who do not understand the transit system.
Community (External): Community (External): Living in poorly planned or economically
struggling communities with little shopping or services nearby.
Poor transit service, including bus drivers who won’t stop, poor route planning, unreliable service, inaccessible stops/stations, high
crime levels.
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Policy Implications
We argue for policies that will lead to:
The preservation of existing affordable housing, particularly in advantageous locations.
Greater integration of transportation and land use in policy, planning and implementation efforts
Improvements and greater investment in transit
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More Information:
• AARP Public Policy Institute: www.aarp.org/ppi
• AARP PPI Livable Communities Documents: http://www.aarp.org/research/ppi/liv-com/
• PPI Document Requests: [email protected]
• Dr. Rodney Harrell: [email protected]