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Washington, DC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: This project will launch a community walkability and safety initiative to assess and improve pedestrian infrastructure. It aims to enhance mobility by identifying needed sidewalk and crosswalk improvements.

Los Angeles, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: This project will lead walk audits in South LA neighborhoods to engage adults age 50 or over in exploring public spaces and identifying access barriers.

Lamoine, ME

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: Part of an ongoing safe walking initiative, the town will conduct a walk audit to identify safety issues along a popular trail, with a focus on Lamoine's growing older adult population. Participants will also receive free safe walking kits.

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Mounds, IL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: The City of Mounds made accessibility improvements to its City Park to ensure the space is welcoming to people of all ages and abilities. This included outfitting restrooms to be ADA-compliant, adding a ramp to the park's gazebo and installing benches and picnic tables with shade umbrellas.

Charleston, MO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Pedestrian Safety

Description: This project will enhance pedestrian safety along Main Street by adding colorful, reflective crosswalks and flashing LED signs.

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