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Project Category

Public places
One of Woodruff Parks newest amenities the Game Cart, a mobile kiosk filled with games, sport equipment, and recreation items will be significantly improved with new accessibility options and art.

Project Results

AARP Community Challenge funds helped to enhance the look and brand of Woodruff Park's free games kiosk, or "Game Cart," operated by the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District. Design students at Georgia State University developed the new identity. The decorative and equipment upgrades (art supplies are now among the offerings) helped demonstrate that investments are being made in the area's public spaces.

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Outdoor chess tournament at Game Zone.
Game zone table with checkerboard patterns.
Game Zone kiosk.

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