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England, AR
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: This project will add amenities to a half-acre garden, including a bike rack and repair station, circuit training equipment, interactive musical instruments and a farm stand for distributing fruits and vegetables.
San Juan, PR
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: This project will develop a gathering and celebration space in front of Casa Museo Ismael Rivera for musical and traditional dance performances.
San Diego, CA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: This project will create a large mural, transforming an alley into a green space. A pop-up event will feature mural designs chosen based on community input. Residents will vote for their favorite design and join professionals and city staff to create the mural.
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Des Moines, IA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Roadway/sidewalks/crosswalk improvement
Description: This project will install signage in front of local businesses warning drivers to look out for cyclists and pedestrians using the roadway. The signs will support local Complete Streets efforts along busy Ingersoll Avenue by increasing accessibility and safety.
Des Moines, IA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options
Description: To expand transportation options to more residents, this project created a call center. This allows older adults who don't own smartphones to access rides hailing services by phone -- something previously only possible through an app. To further help residents get around, Aging Resources provides older adults with up to eight free rides each month.
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