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Residents in some neighborhoods live 30 years longer. Researchers developed a model to close that gap.

April 24, 2026

The average life expectancy in the U.S. is 79, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but that average ranges drastically — from the mid-50s to the mid-90s — based on where people live.

Streetsblog USA: How a ‘Universal Basic Neighborhood’ Can Help Americans Live Longer

March 27, 2026

Want to increase your chances of living to 80? A new paper argues we need to start with our neighborhoods — and we need to do it for everybody.The idea of providing a “universal basic income” for every U.S.

Louisville Public Media: Researchers explore how place shapes connection for older adults in Louisville

February 12, 2026

A research effort in Louisville aspires to understand how neighborhood conditions shape belonging for older Louisvillians.Loneliness is often treated as a personal problem, but researchers are finding where we live plays a ma