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star-24px 2023 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Walkability
This project will conduct four walk audits to identify and document streets that are unsafe for older pedestrians. This information will be used to make the case for future improvements.

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Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

Chickasha Economic Development Council

Chickasha, OK

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Public places

Description: To slow traffic, encourage pedestrian access, and bicycle safety, artistic crosswalks will be installed throughout the Downtown area.

City of Shawnee

Shawnee, OK

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2017

Project Category: Transportation

Description: The grant was used to install a mini traffic circle in order to reduce vehicle speeds and increase safety. The project has accomplished both, making it easier for pedestrians to cross the street.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

Launched in 2017, the annual AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to local governments and nonprofits in order to fund quick-action, ready-to-implement projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.

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