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2022 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Transportation
└ Improved wayfinding
└ Improved wayfinding
This project bolstered a network of mobility hubs -- spots around town that aid travelers -- with improved signage and seating. The City of Minneapolis hired local ambassadors to educate residents about their use.
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Minneapolis, MN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018
Project Category: Engaging people in transportation options/safety
Description: To help people become less reliant on driving to get around, Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota hosted Bikeable Community Workshops in eight municipalities. Each workshop provided community leaders with resources to make their neighborhoods more accessible and bikeable. Participants included elected officials, city staff, local nonprofits and small business owners. Following the events, BikeMN team members provided on-the-ground technical assistance and expertise to the eight host communities. Participating community leaders and bicycle advocates also formed steering committees to work on bike-friendly community goals going forward.
Minneapolis, MN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Accessory dwelling units, tiny homes and manufactured housing
Description: This project built a showcase accessory dwelling unit and produced a multimedia campaign explaining the benefits of this compact housing type.
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