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Pikeville, TN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Public art installations
Description: The city will pay tribute to local Native history by creating a mural honoring those who traveled the Trail of Tears. The mural -- which will sit along Pikeville's Main Street, will depict the arduous journey endured by tribal members during their forced relocation.
Beaver Dam, KY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Public art installations
Description: As part of a wider efforts to revitalize Beaver Dam's downtown, this project created public art out of old wooden doors. Each artwork pays tribute to the city's history and culture. Volunteers mounted the colorful doors on buildings throughout the central business district.
Farmington, NM
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Public art installations
Description: The Art in the Alley project will cover the exterior walls of several downtown businesses with murals and historic images, creating a pedestrian walkway.
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Boydton, VA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Walkability
Description: This project will conduct walk audits along the Tobacco Heritage Trail branch in Boydton, with the goal of finding ways to increase safety so more people can enjoy it.
Wake Forest, NC
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Bike Audits
Description: The project will conduct five bike audits over five months. Older volunteers will assist and present findings to the Town. Results will be included in the Age-Friendly Action Plan.
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