Danielle Arigoni | An Island Press author

Danielle Arigoni

Danielle Arigoni is the Managing Director for Policy and Solutions at National Housing Trust. She previously served as the Director of Livable Communities at AARP where she led efforts to help communities implement safe, walkable streets; age-friendly housing and transportation options; and greater opportunities for residents of all ages to participate in community life. She is also the former director of the Office of Economic Resilience at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation by Danielle Arigoni | an Island Press book

Author's Forum: Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation

Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 5:30pm PDT
From heat waves to wildfires and hurricanes to floods, older adults—those aged 65 or older—are the most vulnerable during natural disasters. By 2034, the US will have more people over 65 than under 18. In Santa Clara County we're expected to reach that milestone even sooner, by 2030. Yet, the country and locally we are not adequately prepared to address the needs of older adults as the frequency and severity of climate-fueled disasters increase.

Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation

Thursday, January 18, 2024 - 3:00pm EST
From heat waves to hurricanes to floods, it is older adults – people aged 65 or older – who are most likely to die during natural disasters. And by 2034, the US will have more people over 65 than under 18. The country is not prepared to meet the needs of older adults in the face of an increasing number of disasters fueled by a changing climate.

Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation Deep Dive #26

Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 10:00pm EST
In Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation, community resilience and housing expert Danielle Arigoni argues that we cannot achieve true resilience until communities adopt interventions that work to meet the needs of their oldest residents. She explains that when we plan for those most impacted by climate, and for those with the greatest obstacles to opportunity and well-being, we improve conditions for all.