AARP Hearing Center
AARP Livable Communities Map
See More Projects Like This One
Biwabik, MN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: Walkways in a city park will be improved with benches, smooth paths and clearer signs to address uneven terrain. These changes will make outdoor use safer and encourage gathering during all seasons.
Huachuca, AZ
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project will install outdoor fitness stations in two parks, offering free, low-impact exercise options for all ages, especially those age 50 and older. These stations will promote health, mobility, and community engagement.
Milwaukee, WI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: As part of the ongoing efforts to improve Gardner Park, the City of Milwaukee added a new community gathering space. Located in the Menomonee River Hills neighborhood, the intergenerational space features a gravel patio area, as well as wheelchair-accessible tables with built-in game boards, benches, an information kiosk and new landscaping. Previously, the City installed a new playground, walking path and fitness equipment at the park. Project organizers say in recent years the neighborhood has welcomed an influx of new families -- including those from the Hmong community -- underscoring the need for a public space for neighbors to meet and socialize.
Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects
Louisville, KY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Walkability
Description: Unsafe sidewalks and crossings near a community garden left older adults struggling to navigate an area dominated by interstate ramps and a deteriorating pedestrian bridge. The association led three walk audits, documented hazards and pressed officials for change. They restriped Preston Street to add a bike lane, cleared invasive plants to improve visibility and enhanced the garden entryway with salvaged historic materials. These efforts sparked city and state engagement on redesign plans and gave residents a stronger voice in shaping safer streets. One organizer said "I've personally had many close calls attempting to cross these streets," making the need for improvements clear.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
Louisville, KY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020
Project Category: Public or private transit access
Description: To provide a safe, comfortable space for older residents who are waiting for transportation, ElderServe set out to install a bus stop shelter near a popular Senior Center. Work involved pouring a new concrete slab for the shelter to level out the site.
LEARN MORE AND STAY INFORMED
Find articles and resources about making communities more livable for people of all ages
Download or order free publications from AARP Livable Communities
Sign up for the free, weekly, award-winning AARP Livable Communities eNewsletter
Don't see your community listed?
LEARN HOW IT CAN JOIN THE NETWORKConnect with your AARP State Office
AARP has offices in all 50 states as well as in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
AARP Kentucky State Office
10401 Linn Station Road
Suite 121
Louisville, KY 40223
United States