City of Shawnee Print

star-24px 2017 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Transportation

Project Description

The grant was used to install a mini traffic circle in order to reduce vehicle speeds and increase safety. The project has accomplished both, making it easier for pedestrians to cross the street.

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Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

Chickasha Economic Development Council

Chickasha, OK

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Public places

Description: To slow traffic, encourage pedestrian access, and bicycle safety, artistic crosswalks will be installed throughout the Downtown area.

City of Elk City

Elk City, OK

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Other

Description: This grant will improve the Elk City Community Garden by reaching people of all ages in our community by adding the table gardens and benches. These additions will encourage social activity, opportunities to learn about gardening and healthy lifestyles and availability of fresh vegetables.

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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