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AARPTeri
Community Manager
July 1, 2020

Do you wish your community was more livable, beautiful, vibrant, fun, safe, connected?

Do you wish your community was more livable, beautiful, vibrant, fun, safe, connected? Small community projects have the power to spark big changes.

 

Tell us what your community is doing to make it more livable and share a picture here to inspire others to take action. You can also find tips and resources to get started with AARP Livable Communities.

 

There are some really creative Free Libraries happening like these:

 

Have you seen any kindness rocks pop up in your neighborhood? Paint rocks with cheery designs and messages and leave them around your community to brighten someone’s day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you have any of these cool things happening in your neighborhood?  Have ideas of your own?  Share them here!

26 replies

Hokahey1491
Contributor ⭐
August 27, 2020

Yes, live next to Ft Hood Army Base. Conditions are not suitable. Lakes are managed by Army its disgusting, only nice areas are on base others are public which 2 nice areas are camping only so no entry. 

The city doesn't offer anything but little lame activities. 

Its not safe here crime is overwhelming. 

They stopped most public transportation, matter of fact never see any. Nothing offered for seniors w/o family for medical care such as surgical procedures or medical care. 

No this didn't start because of virus. 

City isn't managed properly. Utilities or cable no new competitors.

Years ago expanded codes allowing people to buy homes in or on your area to trash yards and street with businesses. My street was once nice but no longer nor safe anymore. 

Much of problems do come from army base, their families brought here many left behind. 

Nobody cares just show up to city meetings regarding any ideas or questions about solutions. They sit looking at you as if we don't exist nor concerned we are good tax payers wanting a good life.

To allow drug dealers and trash business move onto ones street driving down the value of our homes. The whole city is structured this way no matter who is voted in. Constantly claiming they haven't funds. 

The city or army doesnt care....like it or lump it. 

 

Contributor ⭐⭐
August 29, 2020

Yes I really do.

Contributor ⭐
August 19, 2020

 

I don't need to ask for anything more. My community has everything I need. There is always something going on for the people who live here. I wouldn't change a thing. I contribute by giving the things I don't need anymore to the needy in my community.

Contributor ⭐⭐
August 29, 2020

Yes I would but I can’t do it alone but I give it a good try 

Contributor ⭐
August 19, 2020
YES
MELISSA
Contributor ⭐
August 19, 2020
Yes
MELISSA
Contributor ⭐
August 18, 2020

No I don’t want it to change, I moved here because it is the quiet, peaceful and lots of space.

Contributor ⭐
August 14, 2020

Yes, of course. I think it would just be easier to move. 👋

Contributor ⭐
August 7, 2020

Yes! We would love it if someone in Administration would stop hiding and be willing to be accountable and listen to the Residents in this Independent Living Complex. The Residents have decided that we could do better with all our lifetime experience and education. This administration is not a Community Player since they do not bother to recycle and cardboard throw perfectly solid wood furniture and medical equipment into a giant dumpster. They pay no care to the surrounding area at all. They call no charities to pick up anything and fill landfills with tons of cardboard boxes that could be recycled. Emails bounce when sent to prior working email addresses. They take the rent money but do not invest in the property. We wish the Government would come in and find all the "Little Secrets" they are hiding. We are gagged with threat of eviction and not able to contact local news.

 

Contributor ⭐
August 12, 2020

No

Contributor ⭐
August 13, 2020

Yes more swept up!

Contributor ⭐
August 7, 2020

Yes I do, nobody talks to each other here in Anderson. in. It would really nice to have a connected community here.

Contributor ⭐
August 7, 2020

 

 

Dear AARP,

Yes, yes, and yes to all of the above. Not only do I want to improve the quality of life in my community, as #BlockCaptain, I do my best to make it happen!

I Am happy to report that our "Hip, Hip, Hooray! It's Dumpster Day!" was a success! I organized 14 Volunteers who participated in clearing/cleaning out old furniture. toys, clothes, yard waste, broken limbs, etc. Everyone was thrilled especially since trash, recycle, and Mayor Cleanups have been cancelled or delayed due to #NCVD19.

Contrary to popular belief, "Good Things Do Happen In Baltimore"!

 

Contributor ⭐
August 4, 2020

para que me coloque la tarjeta play o xbo porfa no he podido cobrar

Contributor ⭐
August 6, 2020

I live in a senior community. It is beautiful, well maintained fun, safe and connected. My friend and I share a birthday. When the self distancing started we couldn't celebrate the May birthdays at the clubhouse.  So I dreamed up a "walk by" birthday party in my driveway. The neighbors could bring chairs, wear masks, and come for cake and punch. And a lot did come.  Our local funeral home provides a cake every month.(how funny is that?  They brought the cake and decided to stay awhile. They even sang happy birthday to us. The party was so successful the residents decided to have brown bag suppers outside the clubhouse. Unfortunately we were so busy we forgot to take photos.

My friend and I will organize the Christmas party again also. I will not forget to take pictures then.