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Cultivate Your Community Roots
Focus in recent years has been on retaining and attracting the “talent” or “creative” class. As much or more emphasis
should also be on boomers and seniors, who will make up larger percentages of our population and have more time,
resources, and social capital to contribute to the communities where they live. Preparing for an aging population
suggests that if we plan for and build a community where older adults have a high quality of life, then people of all ages
will experience the same quality of life benefits.
Housing, transportation, recreation, civic engagement, and public services all must be considered by local government in
planning for the future needs of this growing demographic. The aging of the population is unprecedented and will
require vision, planning, and action to meet the needs of the population. Planners and community leaders must be held
accountable for providing access to affordable and right-sized housing and destinations that are connected through a
range of transportation options, while creating places that serve needs for all stages of life.
Planners Have a New Set of Demands
Attend the Michigan Association of Planning’s annual Spring Institute and learn about what this demographic change
means to our communities, and what we can do at the local level to respond to this dramatic shift. MAP’s Spring
Institute will provide the tools to local and state government professionals, as well as nonprofits and health
professionals, about what we need to do today to make our communities accessible to all, for lifetimes to come.

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#a.163303Thursday April 12, 1:15PM to 2:45PM Boomers as the Next Wave of Entrepreneurs	CM \| 1.50
As the Director of TechTown, Randal Charlton, discovered that one third of their newly created companies were started by individuals who are over fifty years o ... more As the Director of TechTown, Randal Charlton, discovered that one third of their newly created companies were started by individuals who are over fifty years old. This prompted him to form a new organization: Boom! The New Economy, a start-up that targets the over 50 crowd for entrepreneurial ventures. Learn what planners can do to support this growing segment of small business owners. Instructors: Randall Charlton Executive-in-Residence, Boom! The New Economy at TechTown

#a.163302Thursday April 12, 1:15PM to 2:45PM Designing Accessible Facilities for our Aging Population	CM \| 1.50 L1.50
This session will focus on the Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), which are essentially ADA guidelines for outdoor (public) spaces (rights- ... more This session will focus on the Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), which are essentially ADA guidelines for outdoor (public) spaces (rights-of-way). We will specifically focus on the aspects of PROWAG that enhance the ability for members of our aging population to move freely within the public environment. The session will provide background on the legal and enforcement aspects of ADA (and how ADA relates to Civil Rights) and how PROWAG became a necessary supplement to ADA. This session meets the AICP certification maintenance requirements for law. Instructors: Craig Williams AICP Senior Transportation Planner, Alta Planning + Design

#a.163301Thursday April 12, 11:45AM to 1:15PM Keynote Luncheon: Creating Aging-Friendly, Livable Communities	CM \| 1.50
Dr. Howe will discuss the critical importance of transforming the built environment of every community to support the health and independence of older adults. T ... more Dr. Howe will discuss the critical importance of transforming the built environment of every community to support the health and independence of older adults. The extraordinary size of the aging cohort, the challenge of care giving and the implication of economic decline underscore that this is no longer just a personal issue, but a societal challenge that will define our professional legacy as planners. Dr. Howe will present various planning frameworks that incorporate an aging perspective. She will also describe a range of housing, transportation and land use policies that create livable communities that support aging in place. Instructors: Deborah Howe FAICP Ph.D, Temple University, co-author, PAS Report 451 Planning for an Aging Society

#a.163305Thursday April 12, 3:00PM to 4:30PM Placemaking and Quality Communities for an Aging Population	CM \| 1.50
Macomb County, like many other areas throughout Michigan, is experiencing a demographic shift of monumental proportions. In response, the County prepared a gui ... more Macomb County, like many other areas throughout Michigan, is experiencing a demographic shift of monumental proportions. In response, the County prepared a guidebook with multiple phases, “The Aging of Macomb County,” to assist communities in preparing for the transition of the baby boom generation into older adulthood. As communities invest resources into attracting and retaining a younger population, there are parallels to accommodating the population that wants to age in place and contribute to their community. This session will explore the planning and development tools that invest time, attention, and resources to create a sense of place and restore community. Instructors: Steve Cassin AICP Executive Director Planning and Economic Development ,Macomb County

#a.163300Thursday April 12, 10:00AM to 11:15AM Planning and Policymaking for an Aging Michigan	CM \| 1.25
This discussion will highlight recent AARP PPI publications that capture the housing challenges facing Michigan and offer concrete examples of state laws, poli ... more This discussion will highlight recent AARP PPI publications that capture the housing challenges facing Michigan and offer concrete examples of state laws, policies, and programs that foster aging in place and improve quality of life. Specific legislative and program examples from around the country will include topics such as housing affordability and accessibility, integrating transportation and land use policy, and others. Instructors: Rodney Harrell PhD, AARP Public Policy Institute

#a.163299Thursday April 12, 8:30AM to 9:30AM Redefining the Demographic Pyramid	CM \| 1.00
The Data Guru will lay the foundation for the day by discussing the changing demographics in Michigan, paying particular attention to our aging population, thei ... more The Data Guru will lay the foundation for the day by discussing the changing demographics in Michigan, paying particular attention to our aging population, their unique characteristics, migration patterns, and what it means for our communities. Instructors: Kurt Metzger Executive Director, Data Driven Detroit

#a.163304Thursday April 12, 3:00PM to 4:30PM Your Ethical Responsibility: Planning for a Lifetime	CM \| 1.50 E1.50
The state of Michigan will explore how we plan for changes in demographics. Learn about “Community for a Lifetime”, a statewide assessment, toolkit and communi ... more The state of Michigan will explore how we plan for changes in demographics. Learn about “Community for a Lifetime”, a statewide assessment, toolkit and community recognition program provided by the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging. This session will explain what the AICP Code of Ethics says regarding the planner’s responsibility to prepare for the aging population. This workshop meets the AICP Certification Maintenance (CM) requirements for ethics. Instructors: Carol Shafto AICP Director of Planning and Evaluation, Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency, Inc.

Spring Institute 2012: Access, Aging, Accountability:

Boomers as the Next Wave of Entrepreneurs

Designing Accessible Facilities for our Aging Population

Keynote Luncheon: Creating Aging-Friendly, Livable Communities

Placemaking and Quality Communities for an Aging Population

Planning and Policymaking for an Aging Michigan

Redefining the Demographic Pyramid

Your Ethical Responsibility: Planning for a Lifetime