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Loiza, PR
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Improved wayfinding
Description: Older adults in Loiza often rely on bicycles to reach health centers, schools and shops, but PR-187 lacked clear signage and safe infrastructure. The project marked the Canobana-Yuisa route with bike arrows, installed racks and wheel stops and added signs to promote shared-road safety. Residents celebrated the first markings, and officials plan to replicate the model in other areas. This will create safer, more connected streets that encourage active transportation for people of all ages.
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Winfield, KS
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Improved wayfinding
Description: People crossing a busy main street faced safety risks due to low visibility and unclear right-of-way. That uncertainty made everyday trips stressful, especially for older adults who prefer predictable crossings. The City of Winfield installed user-activated rapid flashing beacons at key locations, pairing bright lights with marked crosswalks so drivers see people sooner and yield more consistently. The upgrades create clearer, more comfortable crossings and reduce conflict between vehicles and pedestrians. Early results include stronger driver attention and higher confidence among people walking. "Since the installation, we have seen a noticeable shift in how drivers approach our crosswalks," said the city manager. The success has already prompted plans to expand similar treatments at additional sites, reinforcing a longer-term shift toward safer walking conditions for residents who rely on these crossings.
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Austin, TX
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Improved wayfinding
Description: Disconnected trails and unclear signage made an interim route hard to navigate, limiting safe access for older adults and people using mobility devices. The initiative installed 200 wayfinding signs along 16 miles and hosted pop-up events like tai chi and yoga to engage residents. Volunteers helped place signage and gather feedback, which boosted awareness and accelerated plans for permanent signs and completion of the 32-mile all-ages-and-abilities corridor.
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Wilmington, DE
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020
Project Category: Public art installations
Description: During the planning stages for a mural at the 4th Rodney Park, Pastor Lottie Lee-Davis -- a community leader and the project's main partner -- was killed in a car crash. The original goal for the mural was to depict positive imagery for neighborhood children to look up to as they played. After Pastor Lottie's death, organizers used the mural to honor the woman who was a beloved leader and advocate for the 4th Street corridor's residents. Local artists Crae Washington and JaQuanne LeRoy Daniels made Lee-Davis the central figure in the mural, surrounding her with bold colors and words representing career aspirations of the area's children and teens. Since the mural's installation other improvements have come to the park, including new greenery and a bike repair station. Cornerstone West has also worked to implement public art and beautification projects at other nearby parks, including Judy Johnson Park, Cool Spring Park and Tilton Park.
Wilmington, DE
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Engaging people in transportation options/safety
Description: Wilmington residents face high rates of inactivity and chronic health issues, worsened by unsafe streets and limited bike infrastructure. In neighborhoods where many households lack cars, poor walkability restricts mobility and access to essentials. Through Open Streets Wilmington, roads were closed to traffic for events promoting active recreation and healthy living. Pop-up demonstrations showcased safer street designs, including a protected bike lane and improved parking on Baynard Boulevard. These efforts led to permanent changes that enhanced bike safety and pedestrian access. "Open Streets turns streets into neighborhoods and residents into neighbors," said one participant.
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