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Clear Lake Area Development (2023) Print
2023 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
└ Park enhancements
└ Park enhancements
This project will add two accessible benches with shaded canopies and a chilled water drinking fountain at Clear Lake City Park.
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