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Woodbury, NJ
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: A vacant parking lot in downtown Woodbury offered no safe or inviting space for residents to gather. The FAF transformed it into LOT 323, a pop-up park with seating, shade, lighting and ADA-accessible features. The space hosted concerts, wellness events and live mural painting, drawing thousands and boosting volunteer engagement among older adults. "These events made me want to get involved," said one resident. The city has committed to continuing LOT 323 while plans for redevelopment move forward.
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Fort Wayne, IN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: New benches will be placed along a public wetland path within a residential neighborhood. Added seating will help older visitors rest and enjoy nature with less physical strain.
Little Falls, NJ
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: This project will create a vibrant outdoor gathering space at the Old Town Hall with age-friendly benches, flower gardens, shaded seating areas, and accessible walking paths.
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Freeport, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018
Project Category: Public art installations
Description: This project set out to enhance a public space in Freeport, giving residents of all ages an appealing place to gather. Organizers worked to identify a space to install a mural, painted by a local artist.
Hempstead, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Walk Audits
Description: Intergenerational teams will conduct a campus‑wide walk audit to assess safety and access. The findings will produce recommendations that support older adults on campus.
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