Welcome to the Learning Network
Bridging research to practice to build healthy communities for Active Aging
The Learning Network is an internet based, interactive resource for communities and Active Aging professionals.
The Learning Network, a partnership between Active for Life® and the National Blueprint, collaborates with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Aging Initiative, the CDC Healthy Aging Research Network and receives technical assistance from the Healthy Aging Research Network.
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2008 Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging Awards!
Click Here to Learn MoreThe Learning Network unites Active Aging and Smart Growth principles and practices
What is Smart Growth?
Smart Growth takes place when communities offer people of varying age, wealth and physical ability a range of safe, affordable, convenient choices where they live and how they get around.
What is Active Aging?
Active Aging takes place when communities offer older adults a variety of structured and unstructured physical activities in which they can participate.
Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging
