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Clemmons, NC
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Pedestrian Safety
Description: Pedestrians along Stadium Drive faced unsafe crossings near the library, school and nearby businesses, putting older adults at particular risk due to poor visibility and steady traffic. The Village of Clemmons installed two solar-powered flashing beacon systems at James Street and Bingham Avenue to make crossings more visible and safer, especially at night. The upgrades improve access to key destinations for older adults and students and are expected to build public support for future traffic calming and safety improvements. The installations also help set the stage for broader community discussions at upcoming transportation summits.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
Madison, AL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Pedestrian Safety
Description: Madison will replace 77 damaged sidewalk warning mats at busy street crossings. New stable surfaces will reduce tripping hazards and help people using mobility aids cross streets safely.
Westport, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Pedestrian Safety
Description: The Slow with the Flow and Walkable Westport campaigns will enhance pedestrian safety. Public art, greenscaping, and crosswalk painting will slow traffic and improve walkability.
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Dallas, TX
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Transportation Systems Change
Description: Better Block Foundation tackled unsafe streets and missing sidewalks in Dallas, where older adults lacked accessible spaces to gather. The team installed an ADA ramp, added benches at bus stops and introduced speed bumps near a food bank serving 1,800 families. Volunteers transformed a parking lot into a shaded seating area and created market stall designs for future use. The effort prompted city discussions on street redesign and tree planting. As one partner said about the speed bumps, "We are so grateful... It's very dangerous. We have needed them for a long time."
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Dallas, TX
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Lifelong housing and accessibility
Description: Older homeowners will receive free critical home repairs and accessibility upgrades. The work will address safety issues with roofs, plumbing, ramps and bathrooms, helping residents stay in their homes.
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