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2024 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
└ Park enhancements
└ Park enhancements
This project will install wheelchair-accessible picnic tables in downtown parks. The tables will allow people of all ages and abilities to the community's Food Truck Friday events, which are held onsite.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
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