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star-24px 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

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Public places
By designing, developingand implementingan accessible way-finding system for Jacksons new multi-use trail corridor, residents will have guidance and information to encourage safe walking and bike trips throughout the community.

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Girl scouts planting along Museum Trail.
Signs along Museum Trail.
Signs along Museum Trail.

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City of Jackson

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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

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City of Jackson

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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

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