Jackson, MS

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: The City of Jackson will use Open Streets design practices to engage residents of the downtown community by activating new public spaces for people of all ages to interact with each other. Designing a parklet with a large mural backdrop and ground mural for safe crossing will enhance public safety by improving pedestrian accessibility.

Jackson, MS

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: Overgrown vacant lots in a neighborhood will be turned into community gardens, and walking parks featuring benches and public art and residents will also be provided with paint and pressure washing services to restore the beauty of their older homes.