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The Green Leaf Agritourism Masterplan project will increase opportunities for social and urban renewal of the South Memphis neighborhood through agriculture and the installation of hydroponic infrastructure upgrades.

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New garden beds at community garden.
Opening ceremony for garden.
Participants at opening event.

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City of Memphis Parks and Neighborhoods

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ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

Launched in 2017, the annual AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to local governments and nonprofits in order to fund quick-action, ready-to-implement projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.

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