Reno, NV

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Public art installations

Description: The placemaking mural project will use art as a catalyst to create collaborative relationships between neighbors and advocate for walkable streets.

Reno, NV

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Bikeability

Description: Older adults and people with disabilities often lacked access to cycling options that support balance, comfort and independence. Standard bikes made it harder for residents with mobility challenges to stay active and enjoy outdoor spaces. The City of Reno expanded access through its Adaptive Cycling Center by adding a side-by-side adaptive bicycle and increasing program availability. The center gave older adults a consistent place to cycle using specialized equipment designed for different physical needs. Participation among residents age 50 or over increased during the project period. One participant said, "I cannot understate the convenience of being able to just show up and simply transferring to a bike and going for a ride." The project strengthened the center as a lasting resource for physical activity and independent mobility.