Eliot Aging in Place Committee Print

2020 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public Spaces

Project Description

Residents will benefit from a more vibrant public park when five new benches are installed, and provide spots for people to rest during exercise or strolls along the river.

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Saco, ME

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Transportation

Description: This grant enabled the City of Saco to install ADA compliant beach mats and mobility devices improving the accessibility of local beaches for all.

South Portland, ME

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Transportation

Description: Through month-long temporary demonstrations with delineators and curb extension gateways, this project will improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, increase crosswalk visibility, shorten road crossings and calm traffic. Additionally, this project will install high visibility signing and pavement markings at targeted street crossings and locations.

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