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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.

Lemon Grove, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: Multiple walk audits will examine walkability needs in a historic and commercial district. Community meetings will present findings to inform city repair priorities.

Biwabik, MN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: Walkability assessments will review sidewalks and crossings in downtown and residential areas of Biwabik. Prioritized recommendations will help address barriers affecting older walkers.

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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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