Omaha, NE

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: ADUs, tiny homes, missing middle and manufactured housing

Description: Partners for Livable Omaha responded to a shortage of practical, aging-ready housing that made it hard for older adults to stay in their communities. The team advanced a small-house system designed to be accessible, buildable and useful for emerging developers. They hosted a design exhibition, launched a public catalog and website, began construction on two small houses and trained dozens of architecture students and interns who helped expand the design library. The effort prompted builders and developers to explore energy-efficient designs that ease daily living. One student said they gained "meaningful skills development... and better understand how projects move from concept to construction," reflecting how the project strengthened the future workforce.

Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.

Raleigh, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: ADUs, tiny homes, missing middle and manufactured housing

Description: The organization will host tours, workshops and provide design guidance to help residents age 50-plus understand how accessory dwelling units can support aging in place. The project focuses on accessible design and housing planning tools.

Los Angeles, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: ADUs, tiny homes, missing middle and manufactured housing

Description: ELACC saw that many longtime homeowners needed clear guidance to understand ADU options and how added income could help them stay stable as they age. Some faced confusing rules about unpermitted work and worries about risky finance products. The team held dedicated ADU workshops, then blended a shorter ADU 101 into monthly homebuyer sessions to reach more residents already seeking housing help. They educated about 45 households on ADU rules, financing and long term benefits and offered HUD-certified counseling that produced tailored action plans. Participants gained practical steps to pursue ADUs, reduce foreclosure risk and support aging in place. A counseling case involving code violations showed how targeted advice can guide safer, legal improvements. The project set the stage for continued workshops and counseling that will help more homeowners move from learning to taking action.

Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.