Rodney Harrell, PhD
@rodneyharrell.bsky.social
Committing to an #AgeFriendly approach has been shown to increase the livability of communities!
Cornell and Penn State researchers licensed data from the AARP Livability Index™ platform to investigate. Read about this groundbreaking study in my new AARP article:
www.aarp.org/pri/topics/l...
Cornell and Penn State researchers licensed data from the AARP Livability Index™ platform to investigate. Read about this groundbreaking study in my new AARP article:
www.aarp.org/pri/topics/l...
Progress in Creating Livable Communities for People of All Ages
<p>AARP Livability Index data highlights shifts in accessibility, neighborhood measures, engagement, and opportunity across communities in the age‑friendly network.</p>
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February 3, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Committing to an #AgeFriendly approach has been shown to increase the livability of communities!
Cornell and Penn State researchers licensed data from the AARP Livability Index™ platform to investigate. Read about this groundbreaking study in my new AARP article:
www.aarp.org/pri/topics/l...
Cornell and Penn State researchers licensed data from the AARP Livability Index™ platform to investigate. Read about this groundbreaking study in my new AARP article:
www.aarp.org/pri/topics/l...
Today's Washington Post pits YIMBYs vs policy solutions. Does that seem to be a fair comparison?
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Housing Solutions and the Dangers of the Strawman Argument
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February 2, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Today's Washington Post pits YIMBYs vs policy solutions. Does that seem to be a fair comparison?
www.drurbanpolicy.com/2026/02/hous...
www.drurbanpolicy.com/2026/02/hous...
Too many of us don't have enough options for where to live, at the right cost, with the right features to support us as we age and in the right places.
We must consider the trade-offs for any location choice that we make and take a future-oriented approach.
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We must consider the trade-offs for any location choice that we make and take a future-oriented approach.
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Retiring and relocating? Take a holistic approach
Looking to retire and relocate? Deciding where to land isn't as easy as it sounds. Retirement experts say many retirees face challenges like rising costs and community support.
apnews.com
August 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Too many of us don't have enough options for where to live, at the right cost, with the right features to support us as we age and in the right places.
We must consider the trade-offs for any location choice that we make and take a future-oriented approach.
apnews.com/article/reti...
We must consider the trade-offs for any location choice that we make and take a future-oriented approach.
apnews.com/article/reti...
Why you should be commemorating #Juneteenth National Independence Day
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Why you should be commemorating Juneteenth National Independence Day
I've written before that it is crucial in our society to be able do multiple things at once. There is no time when that more true than on June 19th, and especially this year.
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June 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Why you should be commemorating #Juneteenth National Independence Day
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Glad that the NPS restored the webpage on the #UndergroundRailroad yesterday.
This story of heroism and triumph should be available, in full, for future generations as a source of pride for all Americans. Similar pages and stories should not be hidden or removed.
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This story of heroism and triumph should be available, in full, for future generations as a source of pride for all Americans. Similar pages and stories should not be hidden or removed.
www.nps.gov/subjects/und...
What is the Underground Railroad? - Underground Railroad (U.S. National Park Service)
NPS subject site for the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program containing historical information.
www.nps.gov
April 8, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Glad that the NPS restored the webpage on the #UndergroundRailroad yesterday.
This story of heroism and triumph should be available, in full, for future generations as a source of pride for all Americans. Similar pages and stories should not be hidden or removed.
www.nps.gov/subjects/und...
This story of heroism and triumph should be available, in full, for future generations as a source of pride for all Americans. Similar pages and stories should not be hidden or removed.
www.nps.gov/subjects/und...