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star-24px 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

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Public places
A parklet installation will create accessible public seating on the west end of College Avenue and will include public art, fresh herbs, a bike rack, LED solar lights and a hand sanitizer station for public use.

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Parklet with seating and plants.
Parklet with mural behind it.
Two women enjoying parklet.

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