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Washington, DC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: This project will launch a community walkability and safety initiative to assess and improve pedestrian infrastructure. It aims to enhance mobility by identifying needed sidewalk and crosswalk improvements.

Milwaukee, WI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: This project will conduct six walk audits near Humboldt Park. It will engage 20 older volunteers and present findings to residents, as well as local officials, to discuss incorporating results into municipal planning.

Whitehall, OH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: The organization will conduct walk audits along a busy street fronting a large health center. The audit routes will pass by nearby housing for older adults, a city park and schools.

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Aurora, CO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Accessory dwelling units, tiny homes and manufactured housing

Description: This project supported ongoing efforts to create 92 permanently affordable condos in Denver's Santa Fe arts district. Situated around a common courtyard, the housing development sits on the former footprint of two single-family homes. The increased housing density makes space for more people attain homeownership in the neighborhood. Energy efficient appliances, solar power and low-flow plumbing fixtures contribute to each home's energy efficiency. Since its completion, project organizers say the project has inspired affordable housing development elsewhere in Denver.

Denver, CO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: This project will feature three educational events for older LGBTQ adults and allies. Participants will review disaster planning, receive a fireproof box, develop a Disaster Plan, and discuss useful technology.

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