Fort Collins, CO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Housing Design Competitions

Description: A design challenge will produce build-ready, age-friendly ADU plans for public use. The plans will guide adaptable housing for older residents.

Fort Collins, CO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services

Description: Older adults in mobile home parks faced mounting repair needs that threatened safety and housing stability. The city organized DIY workshops where residents learned to fix leaks, replace furnace filters and improve insulation. Experts provided toolkits and guidance to support the workshops. These sessions boosted confidence and reduced costs, while feedback led to a mini-grant program for roof and skirting repairs. One participant shared, "I fixed my leaky flapper... I never thought I could do something like that," reflecting how the project empowered residents to maintain their homes and avoid costly problems.

Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.