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star-24px 2020 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public Spaces

Project Description

A parking lot will be transformed into a vibrant pocket park and community gathering spot in the center of the downtown area. Plans include the creation of a rain garden, a new bench at an existing bus stop, a chess table with chairs and a bike pump/repair station.

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Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

Doug Albertson

Belchertown, MA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: This project will be used toward wayfinding components of the Lake Wallace Sensory Trail which helps to improve quality of life for current and future residents of all ages and abilities, provide new recreational and educational opportunities, and contribute to the town's economic vitality.

Pioneer Valley Transit Authority

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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Transportation

Description: This grant will create a more mobile environment with bench installations that will allow better mobility for seniors and disabled individuals who use public transit.

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Launched in 2017, the annual AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to local governments and nonprofits in order to fund quick-action, ready-to-implement projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.

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