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Blue Hill, ME
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018
Project Category: Trails
Description: This project set out to create age-friendly trails in Blue Hill. Efforts included constructing an accessible walking path and installing benches along it to give older adults and people with mobility challenges a place to rest. Part of the town's larger Connectivity Plan, organizers hoped the trails would encourage intergenerational activities and give residents opportunities for physical activity. The route runs through Blue Hill's downtown, allowing people to walk to local amenities and shops.
Searsmont, ME
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Trails
Description: This project created new seating, trailhead kiosks with information about the area and new accessible parking spots at an existing riverfront trail.
Tampa, FL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Trails
Description: This project constructed a pathway which connects and important commercial corridor, an apartment complex for older adults and a walking loop in Takomah Trail Park.
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Arthurdale, WV
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: This project will add outdoor amenities near several historic buildings dating to the 1930s. Improvements will include sidewalk repairs and the addition of benches, trash bins, a bike rack and a dog waste station.
Reedsville, WV
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project will install an ADA-compliant water fountain in a town park that is undergoing renovation.
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