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Delaware, OH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: The City of Dallas upgraded Unity Park, adding fitness equipment and ADA-compliant benches. To make the space more appealing, the City also upgraded the park's lighting and landscaping.
Richmond, VA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project installed picnic tables, benches and signage, plus improvements in the trail system, to an urban ecopark.
Kingston, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: The City of Kingston installed two chess tables with seating at its waterfront T.R. Gallo Wes Strand Park. Dubbed a chess playground, the facilities are meant to allow people of all generations to play chess or checkers. In addition to tables and benches, the City added an accessible, concrete sidewalk and improved landscaping onsite. With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, the new tables gave residents a safe, outdoor space to gather.
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San Antonio, TX
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Pedestrian Safety
Description: This project will install two artistic crosswalks on Blanco Road to enhance pedestrian safety and mobility. These crosswalks will benefit local residents, including older adults, by creating vibrant, inviting pathways.
Austin, TX
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Walkability
Description: This project will engage older adult volunteers to conduct two walk audits in high-traffic zones located near grocery stores in Central and South Austin.
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