City of Memphis Parks and Neighborhoods Print

star-24px 2018 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Transportation

Project Description

The city of Memphis is improving livability around the senior center with improvements to sidewalks and an addition of physical activity resource via social walkway.

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The Works, Inc.

Memphis, TN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Transportation

Description: This grant will improve South Memphis and its Soulsville neighborhood by simultaneously beautifying the street and improving cyclist and pedestrian safety. A site-specific artistic crosswalk will help foster a sense of civic pride for neighborhood residents.

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