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Harrisonville, MO
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project will install a sidewalk connection at the city park, enhancing safety and accessibility for older adults. The new sidewalks will close an 800-foot gap that forces pedestrians to walk in the road.
Windham, CT
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: The project will transform an neglected park into a welcoming and functional recreational space, with seating and tables to encourage outdoor recreation, socializing and intergenerational interaction.
Milbank, SD
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project installed bike racks, benches, signage, water fountains and playground equipment at the city's parks.
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Hattiesburg, MS
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project made improvements to basketball court at a public school and park. It also added four age-friendly benches at a walking track, as well as two murals.
Laurel, MS
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Public space improvements to increase high-speed internet
Description: This project will transform a donated trolley into a mobile library and technology resource for older adults living in rural areas. Equipped with laptops, printers and Wi-Fi, this will give residents online access to health care and financial assistance, technology classes and other resources.
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