Good City Group (2023) Print

2023 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Walkability

This project will conduct three walk audits in a busy commercial district and stage a community workshop to identify potential locations for sidewalk and crosswalk improvements, with attention given to an intersection where a new Metra commuter rail station is being built.

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Batavia, IL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2017

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: A one-day event educated residents about mobility from different perspectives, including walking, bicycling, pushing a stroller and traveling in a wheelchair.

Chicago, IL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: People Spots were installed in three communities on a rolling basis, promoting economic development, walkability and community gathering, all vital to a better quality of life.

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