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Meadville, PA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Housing Design Competitions
Description: A design competition suitable for ADU housing options will be hosted. Suitable designs will be published, allowing these efforts will help residents offset costs and age in place.
Fort Collins, CO
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Housing Design Competitions
Description: A design challenge will produce build-ready, age-friendly ADU plans for public use. The plans will guide adaptable housing for older residents.
Bemidji, MN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Housing Design Competitions
Description: A regional housing design competition will highlight age-friendly, build-ready home models. The work will support safer aging in place across northern communities.
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Cedar Rapids, IA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Public Places Other
Description: A pickleball court will be built as part of a new activity center for adults age 55 and older. The court will support regular exercise and social play in an affordable community setting.
Ely, IA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Digital navigation skills
Description: The project addressed limited social and recreational options for older residents in Ely, especially during winter, as well as barriers to technology access. The library purchased four VR headsets and hosted events to teach older adults how to use them, offering immersive experiences like virtual travel and nature walks. Participants expressed excitement and plan to return, and the program is evolving into a monthly Virtual Travel Club, creating new opportunities for socialization and learning.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
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