AARP Hearing Center
AARP Livable Communities Map
See More Projects Like This One
Shelley, ID
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Public safety interventions
Description: Solar lights will be installed along a 1.5-mile river walk used daily by residents. Improved lighting will extend safe walking hours for older adults during mornings and evenings.
Goffstown, NH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Public safety interventions
Description: Crosswalk warning lights, high-visibility markings and updated signs will be installed in a busy village center. These changes will make street crossings easier to see and safer for pedestrians, especially older adults.
Louisville, KY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Public safety interventions
Description: The project will clear debris, improve sidewalks, repaint crosswalks and add lighting, gardens and public art on a neighborhood block. Safer, more inviting streets will support walking and shared gatherings near homes and local spaces.
Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects
Newport, RI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Micromobility enhancements/management
Description: Disabled veterans and older adults who could no longer cycle faced isolation and limited access to outdoor recreation. Bike Newport launched its Cycling Without Age program, offering scenic trishaw rides piloted by trained volunteers. Over 90 residents participated in 12 excursions, enjoying companionship, nature and cross-generational conversations. The program also raised visibility through parades and community events, inspiring future expansion. One participant shared, "There was a great vibe around Atria all day after this activity... residents are looking forward to this every Tuesday morning now".
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
Newport, RI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other
Description: The project will host pop‑up events to help older residents enroll in the city’s emergency registry, learn the basics of preparedness and receive starter emergency kits. The project will help people prepare for storms and power outages.
LEARN MORE AND STAY INFORMED
Find articles and resources about making communities more livable for people of all ages
Download or order free publications from AARP Livable Communities
Sign up for the free, weekly, award-winning AARP Livable Communities eNewsletter
Don't see your community listed?
LEARN HOW IT CAN JOIN THE NETWORKConnect with your AARP State Office
AARP has offices in all 50 states as well as in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
AARP Rhode Island State Office
10 Orms Street
Suite 200
Providence, RI 02904
United States