Blacksburg, VA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Public places

Description: A mural highlighting the areas natural environment and history will beautify a busy pedestrian streetscape.escription

Roanoke, VA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: This grant will enhance an existing community garden with raised beds, permanent benches and a picnic table, and seasonal portable toilet facilities to engage community members in healthier lifestyles, especially those from nearby senior living centers. The garden is also making the neighborhood safer and encouraging people to use outdoor spaces more.