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2024 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Transportation
└ Walk Audits
└ Walk Audits
A series of walk audits will identify viable locations to install benches. The seating will offer residents a place to meet up or wait for rides during community activities.
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Cambridge, MA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Walk Audits
Description: Walk audits through a mixed-use district will evaluate pedestrian crossings and identify ways to improve them. Organizers will share audit results with community members, local businessowners and municipal agencies to inform streetscape improvements.
Canton, SD
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Walk Audits
Description: The project will conduct two walk audits, one at downtown intersections to address issues for disabled and older residents, and another in under-documented peripheral areas.
Shreve, OH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Walk Audits
Description: This project will provide walk audits near two parks, the library and Shreve's downtown. The village will recruit older adults to participate and provide feedback on how to improve pedestrian safety and mobility.
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Pedestrian Safety
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