Carbondale Age-Friendly Community Initiative Print

star-24px 2022 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public places
A garden will be planted along the Rio Grande Trail featuring drought-resistant pollinator plants and shaded, ADA-compliant seating.

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Two benches.
New picnic table with a view.

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Town of Paonia

Paonia, CO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: An underutilized pocket park will be improved with new lighting a conversation circle with tables and benches where residents can gather in a friendly social space, and improvements to increase access for those with limited mobility issues.

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