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AARP North Dakota urges Grand Forks officials to expand "middle housing" options, offers technical help
Summary
AARP North Dakota representatives presented research and model regulations on ‘middle housing’ to the Planning and Zoning Commission, outlined state-level actions and potential funding, and offered technical assistance for local code changes.
Josh Askvig, state director for AARP North Dakota, and Summer Joss, AARP government affairs director, presented to the Grand Forks Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 8 about expanding “middle housing” options — housing types such as duplexes, triplexes, rowhouses and courtyard apartments that are between single-family homes and large apartment buildings.
Askvig framed the discussion around AARP’s priorities for people 50 and older and said his role is “to advocate for people 50 and older, to empower them to choose how they live as they age,” and to provide nonpartisan information that helps communities plan for an aging population. The presenters summarized national survey results showing strong preference among older adults to remain in their…
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