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Reno, NV

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project will enhance a park and community garden with shuffleboard and cornhole games, bocce ball courts and benches. The activation will create a safe gathering space, located near schools, older adult housing and tribal communities.

Yuma, AZ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project installed ADA-compliant picnic tables, benches and bike racks at a new nature park frequented by older adults.

Spearfish, SD

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project will create accessible, multi-use trails for all ages. Designed for walkers, runners and cyclists, these trails will promote health, with features that accommodate people with physical impairments.

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Cairo, IL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: A series of walk audits will identify viable locations to install benches. The seating will offer residents a place to meet up or wait for rides during community activities.

Charleston, MO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Pedestrian Safety

Description: This project will enhance pedestrian safety along Main Street by adding colorful, reflective crosswalks and flashing LED signs.

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