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Houston, TX
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Walk Audits
Description: Walk audits will evaluate crosswalk safety along the US 90A corridor. Results will inform planning for improved pedestrian connections near transit and cultural destinations.
Stanton, TN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Walk Audits
Description: With local growth on the horizon, Stanton residents questioned whether it is safe to walk between key destinations. United Way of West Tennessee led two walk audits connecting the Ford Community Center, Town Hall and nearby businesses. Participants, many over age 50-plus, identifying missing sidewalks, limited crosswalks and streets that feel too fast. For many, it was the first chance to share detailed input on pedestrian safety. The findings are being presented to town leadership and partners, creating resident-driven priorities for sidewalks, crossings and traffic calming to guide future decisions.
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Indianapolis, IN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Walk Audits
Description: Walk audits will document sidewalk gaps and hazards that older residents use. The findings will guide repairs that improve access to daily destinations.
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Freeport, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018
Project Category: Public art installations
Description: This project set out to enhance a public space in Freeport, giving residents of all ages an appealing place to gather. Organizers worked to identify a space to install a mural, painted by a local artist.
Oceanside, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: A former vehicle exit area will be rebuilt into an outdoor social space featuring seating, shade and reading areas. The new plaza will provide older adults with a safe place to gather, relax and socialize.
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