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2022 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
└ Public space activation
└ Public space activation
To transform a green space into an attraction for people of all ages, this project installed amenities such as seating and tables for dominoes and chess.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Public space activation
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021
Project Category: Public space activation
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Forest City, NC
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Public space activation
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Pawtucket, RI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019
Project Category: Public space activation
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020
Project Category: Park enhancements
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