Cedar City, UT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Public or private transit access

Description: Downtown Cedar City lacked seating and bike facilities, limiting access and discouraging gathering. The project installed four benches, ADA-compliant picnic tables at the farmers market and bike racks in high-traffic areas. These improvements created comfortable resting spots and secure bike parking. More people have been drawn to events and businesses, and the upgrades have encouraged active transportation and strengthened the area's role as a cultural hub. Residents praised the improvements, noting the heavy-duty benches and tables make it easier to stay and enjoy entertainment.

Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.

Los Angeles, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public or private transit access

Description: A storytelling campaign and community teach-in will highlight unsafe sidewalks and needed repairs downtown. Shared experiences and training will help older adults advocate for safer streets.

Garwood, NJ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public or private transit access

Description: The borough will build ADA-compliant sidewalks and ramps along a busy street leading to the sports and recreation complex. These improvements will give residents safer access to events and activities while reducing the need to walk in traffic.