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2022 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
Project Category
Public places
└ Public space activation
└ Public space activation
This project upgraded thearea around the library by clearly separating parking from other areas with stanchions. Volunteers also added a sandbox, benches and a bicycle repair station.
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