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This discussion panel features the participants listed on the opening slide. Share this video viaYouTube The presentation transcript was created by an automated transcription tool. Portions have been edited for clarity or length. This next conversation will focus on how mayors and local leaders have prioritized engagement throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. So, without further ado, let me introduce our moderator and two guests. NANCY LEAMOND: Thanks, Mike. MIKE WATSON: Next, we haveStephen Benjamin,Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina....

This discussion panel features the participants listed on the opening slide. Share this video viaYouTube The presentation transcript was created by an automated transcription tool. Portions have been edited for clarity or length. We’re about to start our panel onCelebrating Impact, the final phase of community engagement. Together with our panelists, we will offer insights on how to demonstrate and communicate success with real results. Enjoy the video and then we’ll get to hear more about this in our next discussion....

His session is moderated byMike Watson,Director ofAARP Livable Communities (Programs). Share this video viaYouTube The presentation transcript was created by an automated transcription tool. Portions have been edited for clarity or length. OPENING VIDEO LAURA ADARVE: Our newest program at the Latin American Community Center is Connexiones. ALICIA DOMINGU: Most of our community are essential workers and so it has affected them greatly. We have clients who are positive in COVID and aren’t able to work....

Share this video viaYouTube The presentation transcript was created by an automated transcription tool. Portions have been edited for clarity or length. OPENING VIDEO AARP is working to make communities more livable for people of all ages. But what is a livable community? In a livable community, people of all ages can find housing that is comfortable and affordable. A livable community ensures access to needed shopping and health care services....

This discussion panel features the participants listed on the opening slide. Watch the video by clicking the play arrow. Read the transcript below. Share this video viaYouTube The presentation transcript was created by an automated transcription tool. Portions have been edited for clarity or length. They’ll discuss strategies and approaches for getting to work in a way that generates results and trust. This video is about five minutes. KIM CELLA:The Emerson Park station is truly a blank slate for our design team....

The presentation transcript (below) was created by an automated transcription tool. Mike Watson:Welcome. I’m Mike Watson, director of Livable Communities and Enterprise Lead for Livable Communities at AARP. Coralette Hannon:Thanks, Mike. And this year, as we sought to determine a topic, there was one that kept emerging. The economic vibrancy of our communities. Hello, and welcome to the 2023 AARP Livable Communities Economic Development Workshop. Nancy LeaMond:I’m Nancy LeaMond, AARP’s chief ddvocacy and engagement officer....

Share this video viaYouTubeThe presentation transcript (below) was created by an automated transcription tool. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Day 2 Welcome! Carly Roszkowski:Thanks, Mike. It’s fantastic to be here for another day of engaging discussions, presentations, and more. Yesterday, we focused on the place-based elements of economic development. So Mike, what should our viewers know to get started? Mike Watson:Thanks Carly. Yeah, there’s going to be some important things we want to underscore before we get started....

MODERATOR:Dawit Kahsaiis a director with AARP Government Affairs. He works to increase high-speed internet access and affordability for older adults. Share this video viaYouTubeThe presentation transcript (below) was created by an automated transcription tool. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Digital Connections Coralette Hannon:Welcome back. I hope you enjoyed seeing some of the fantastic work happening across the country. Access to high-speed internet helps families stay healthy, find income opportunities, and grow local businesses....

Share this video viaYouTubeThe presentation transcript (below) was created by an automated transcription tool. She uses place-based economic development to build economic opportunity for more people. Ilana spent some time with us earlier and shared some of her important work. So, after her prerecorded keynote presentation today, she’ll also be here live to answer your questions. So, before we hear her presentation, I want to remind everyone about the Slido platform....

MODERATOR:Tricia Sandiegois a senior advisor for AARP Caregiving and Health. Share this video viaYouTubeThe presentation transcript (below) was created by an automated transcription tool. But before we jump into the panel, let’s start with a quick quiz. Is it 56 cents, 24 cents, 40 cents, or 15 cents? So go to Slido and choose your option. Mike, what are we seeing? Another 25 percent of people are saying 40 cents....

MODERATOR:Nancy LeaMondis the executive vice president and chief advocacy and engagement officer for AARP. She has responsibility for driving AARPs social mission on behalf of Americans 50-plus and their families. Share this video viaYouTube.The presentation transcript (below) was created by an automated transcription tool. New programs under these laws will enable low-income Americans to access reliable internet at far cheaper rates. And other provisions are helping states and communities expand access to areas that previously lacked adequate access....

MODERATOR:Mike Watsonis the director of AARP Livable Communities. Share this video viaYouTubeThe presentation transcript (below) was created by an automated transcription tool. We’re so excited to have you with us live. Lloyd Purdy:Happy to be here, Mike, from sunny Oregon. Mike Watson:Love that. It is not the case here in D. C., so glad, glad you have this on. So, so glad you’re here for that. Lloyd Purdy:Happy to be here at Universal Plaza in downtown Tigard....

MODERATOR:Shannon Guzman,is the director of Housing and Livable Communities for the AARP Public Policy Institute. Share this video viaYouTube The presentation transcript (below) was created by an automated transcription tool. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Plenary Panel The Built Environment Coralette Hannon:Welcome back. Shannon, over to you. Shannon Guzman:Thanks, Coralette. I’m so excited to introduce our two panelists today. But before I do, I want to remind everyone about the Slido platform. You should see the instructions on how to ask a question....