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San Juan, PR
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: This project will install four raised beds and two accessible benches in an existing community garden, which is located in a low-income area with many older residents.
Millersburg, PA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: This project will provide benches and raised beds for a newly-created community garden, as well as install raised garden beds near senior apartment buildings.
St. Louis, MO
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: This project designed and built two areas for peaceful reflection within a community garden--one with a wooden arbor and vining fruit, the other with a fountain and Zimbabwean sculpture. Both include seating.
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Carlisle, IA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2017
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: This project set out to enhance the City of Carlisle's walking trails and downtown area. To achieve this, the City installed benches, planters, bicycle racks and banner-sign mounts. Those improvements helped Carlisle contribute to its goal of becoming a more walkable city with an attractive, functional downtown.
Unionville, MO
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: This project will upgrade an outdoor space at a senior center with patio dining sets and improved lighting. The center is located on a public square that is the site of a weekly farmers market and other community events.
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