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Cedar Rapids, IA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Housing Design Competitions
Description: A citywide ADU design competition will focus on universal design and education. The project will increase awareness of housing options that support aging in place.
Anderson, SC
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Housing Design Competitions
Description: Anderson County lacks affordable, accessible housing for older adults and people with disabilities, leaving many at risk of unsafe living conditions. The alliance hosted a housing design competition and charrettes to create realistic solutions, adapting plans after Hurricane Helene with virtual outreach and surveys. Five designs were unveiled for public voting, and the winning adaptive reuse concept inspired county leaders to explore converting vacant buildings into housing. Donated land and strong community engagement now position the county to expand options for low-income older adults.
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Meadville, PA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Housing Design Competitions
Description: A design competition suitable for ADU housing options will be hosted. Suitable designs will be published, allowing these efforts will help residents offset costs and age in place.
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Detroit, MI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Trails
Description: Unkept and unsafe streets left East Canfield Village residents, especially older adults, with few options for exercise or social connection. Canfield Consortium cleared vacant lots, planted trees, installed benches and added wayfinding signage. This created a pilot trail that links homes to parks and stores. The improvements boosted safety and encouraged outdoor activity. As one resident said, "The path gives us seniors a safe and beautiful way to stay active, connect with our neighbors and enjoy the outdoors."
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Detroit, MI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Expanding High-Speed Internet
Description: Older adults on Detroit's east side faced gaps in affordable internet access, devices and hands-on support, limiting their ability to manage daily tasks, stay informed and participate in community life. Eastside Community Network expanded its tech hub by upgrading wi-fi and equipment and providing shared tablets for community use. The grantee hosted two eight-week digital literacy classes for older adults covering email setup, online safety and basic smartphone use. In addition, transportation and follow-up help were offered. Participants reported greater confidence and stronger engagement. Upgrades and shared devices continued to support hundreds of residents, reinforcing the hub as a long-term access point.
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