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New Bedford, MA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project will install benches along a walking path in a popular park to improve accessibility for people of all ages and abilities.
Frederick, MD
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: The city will upgrade a park with equipment to help older adults to build their mobility and stability and reduce their risk of falling. The outdoor area will feature different walking surfaces, allowing visitors to practice foot and ankle control and respond to sensory feedback.
Richmond, VA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project installed picnic tables, benches and signage, plus improvements in the trail system, to an urban ecopark.
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Wilton, IA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: This project will improve a garden space by developing a sensory area for all ages. The upgrades will provide shade and increase comfortable seating options, ensuring the space is accessible for all users. Master gardeners will help guide planting, with the aim of growing produce.
Iowa City, IA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Housing Choice Design Competitions
Description: The project will stage a competition for children age 17 and younger, who will design Lego replicas of accessory dwelling units to promote the housing type as an affordable option for older adults.
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