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Public Spaces
A pop-up event celebrated National PARK(ing) Day by transforming a parking spot into a temporary public gathering space.

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ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

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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