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Des Moines Historical Society - Waveland Trolley Loop Project Print
2021 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
An accessible, walkable park will be created from a vacant, long-neglected site that will include an interactive trolley sculpture and interpretive signage to memorialize the historic Des Moines trolley line.
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Des Moines, IA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Transportation
Description: Older adults without a smartphone will be able to order an Uber or Lyft ride by phoning a call center. Older passengers will be provided up to eight free rides per month.
Chariton, IA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: This project will transform land adjacent to the library into an accessible gathering space and sensory garden, which will be open year-round and offer educational events on gardening, wildlife and nature appreciation.
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