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Boykin, AL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: Shaded pavilions, water access and edible plantings will be installed along a walkable corridor. The space will support cooling, gathering and light outdoor activity.

Cordova, AK

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: An community greenhouse will be constructed with accessible beds and paths to support tribal Elders. The project will strengthen access to fresh food and social connections.

Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: A greenhouse, gardening tools, growing supplies and a small outdoor stage to support events and food production will be added to a community garden. These upgrades will improve planting capacity and allow more community members to participate safely.

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Chickasha, OK

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: As part of wider efforts to revitalize Chickasha's downtown, the Chickasha Economic Development Council made several streetscape improvements. To increase foot traffic to local businesses, volunteers decorated crosswalks with pavement art and created a mural. They also installed benches and bike tracks. The branding effort is meant to redefine the town's commercial district and connect it with the surrounding neighborhoods. Project organizers hope to build on the improvements in the future, adding additional public art and pedestrian infrastructure.

Carnegie, OK

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Housing Design Competitions

Description: The Kiowa Tribe will host a Tiny Home for Elders Design Competition to develop affordable, accessible, and culturally relevant housing for older adults. This initiative aims to generate innovative housing solutions that support aging in place and older adult well-being, while reflecting Kiowa traditions.

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