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star-24px 2022 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

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Public places
As part of the revitalization of a vacant building in Upland Park, land around it will gain a walking path, accessible seating, public art and permanent raised-bed gardens to replace current temporary ones.

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Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

City of Omaha

Omaha, NE

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: This grant will reactivate an intergenerational outdoor space with the addition of park benches, garden planters and temporary art installations.

City of Omaha Planning Department (2023)

Omaha, NE

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Housing

Description: This project will create a how-to guidebook and website on accessory dwelling units, furthering public outreach about this safe, affordable housing option for older adults.

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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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