Madison, MN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: Improvements at the community skating rink will add an accessible exterior door, covered ADA-compliant seating and secure storage. These upgrades will residents to comfortably watch activities, stay sheltered from weather and remain connected.

Wilmington, DE

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: A new wetland park in Wilmington lacked seating, shade and signage, limiting its appeal for residents, including older adults. The project added five benches, nine shade trees and interpretive panels explaining the park's ecology and flood benefits. Community programs engaged more than 200 residents through nature walks and volunteer tree planting. "AARP added value to the park and gives opportunities for community to pause and reflect," said a project manager. These improvements make the park more inviting and encourage healthy outdoor activity and social connection.

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Woodstock, VT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: Five artist-painted benches will be added along a busy street in the village center. The benches will provide safe resting spots and help older adults walk between housing, parks and services while supporting traffic calming.