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AARP's livable communities program has one goal. To help communities work better and become great places to live for everyone. What makes a community "livable" varies by location, but some of the attributes on the list are access to transportation and public spaces, a range of housing options, and community engagement.
The livable communities program has TONS of resources on their webpage AARP.org/livable . From access to their weekly newsletter, which comes out on Wednesdays, to a document called Where We Live , which provides an annual report on the state of communities, to a map of what communities are involved...and so much more, check it out!
Funding for the changes necessary to make a community more livable can come from a variety of sources. Some can be as simple as thoughtful planning about existing public investments in infrastructure. Talking to your local planning committee to see what is on the docket for upgrades and asking your city government to be involved are great ways to start.
One of the biggest takeaways for me was the results of the 2018 Home and community preferences survey. Danielle tells us that ~7% of respondents have accessory dwelling units or "granny flats", but ~33% would like to build one. With the number of people over 65 increasing every day, I can only see this number increasing. In order to see these units become accessible to more homeowners it's going to take rezoning or perhaps policy change. For the one off, it can require a variance. Some may not want to see a change to their neighborhood or town. But there are pluses for both sides to having these units. Having your aging parent in the backyard vs. across the city (or country) will make your life easier. Having your parents close by can provide a source of care for your children. And finding a space that can accommodate both your and your parents, can allow you to live in a home or area that you might not otherwise be able to afford. All things to consider.
Find out about their national conference, happening November 12-14 2018 in Charlotte, NC. This conference has ~100 slots open to the public. You can learn more here: 6th Annual AARP Livable Communities Conference 2018
Find AARP's livable communities on social:
Facebook: AARP livable communities
Twitter: @AARPLivable
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On February 14, 2014 the Birmingham Fire Department was dispatched to a residential dwelling fire at 0130. On arrival the first-in company reported heavy fire conditions on the CD corner of the house. There were two vehicles on the property, one of the vehicles had three car seats in it. This gave the IC a strong indication there were people still in the house, including children.
Despite the challenging conditions, crews entered with the mission of fire containment and search and rescue. As conditions rapidly changed, Engine 14 called a mayday. This interview details the event, outcome and lessons learned.
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Intro music
Safety Dance (1982)
Men Without Hats
GMC - Virgin Records
Guest Contact Information
Floyd (Buddy) Wilks, Jr.
Birmingham Fire Department
1808 7th Sttreet North
Birmingham, AL 35203
floyde.wilksjr@birminghamal.gov
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This is part 2 of a 2-part Interview.
Feb. 4, 2007, is the day that changed the lives of Lionel and Joanna Crowther forever. A firefighter with the Winnipeg, Manitoba, Fire Department, Lionel was off duty when he got called in for an overtime shift. Early into the shift his company, Engine 101 was dispatched to a reported residential dwelling fire.
Within minutes of responding to the call, a flashover occurred. Flames engulfed the entire house, trapping several firefighters on the second floor. Lionel managed to escape by jumping out of a second-story window.
When the smoke cleared and the flames were extinguished, two fire captains had been killed and four firefighters, including Lionel, were severely burned.
Take aways from this two-part interview include:
1. Department members received RIT training but were not trained on how or when to call a mayday, a missing component that would prove critical to the outcome of this incident.
2. The importance of being a student of every fire.
3. The need to acknowledge our own weaknesses and see where we have opportunities to improve.
4. The importance of not judging others, regardless of their opinions.
5. The value of learning from LODD reports and near-miss reports.
6. How many little mistakes add up and lead to catastrophe.
7. How brain function changes under stress and how our apparent “common sense” will be non-existent.
8. The impact of tragedy on family members.
9. Tragic outcomes can happen to any of us… ANY of us!
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Intro music
Safety Dance (1982)
Men Without Hats
GMC - Virgin Records
Guest Contact Information
Lionel Crowther
ljncrowther@gmail.com
The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
http://www.phoenix-society.org/resources/entry/lionel-and-joanna-crowther
Ontario Professional Firefighters Association Magazine Article
http://digital.imedianorthside.com/i/111487/44
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Contact Rich Gasaway
612-548-4424
Pastor Gary wanted to take some time to flesh out what it means to be "Filled with the Spirit". Since so much of Christianity today this is THE topic of discussion, from how you get filled with the Holy Spirit to what are the signs of being filled with the Holy Spirit.
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