Mississippi Faith Based Coalition and Community Renewal, Inc. Print

2020 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public Spaces

Project Description

Overgrown vacant lots in a neighborhood will be turned into community gardens, and walking parks featuring benches and public art and residents will also be provided with paint and pressure washing services to restore the beauty of their older homes.

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Jackson, MS

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: Grant money was used to enhance the downtown streetscape of this community through the installation of pedestrian oriented infrastructure.

Jackson, MS

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: The City of Jackson will use Open Streets design practices to engage residents of the downtown community by activating new public spaces for people of all ages to interact with each other. Designing a parklet with a large mural backdrop and ground mural for safe crossing will enhance public safety by improving pedestrian accessibility.

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