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La Colaborativa Inc. (2023) Print
2023 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
Project Category
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
└ Inclusive public space improvements
└ Inclusive public space improvements
La Plazita, an indoor/outdoor activity space, will provide Latinx residents aged 50 with a place to gather, connect, celebrate and create community. The space is inspired by plazas, mercados and outdoor spaces in Latin America.
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