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2023 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Transportation
└ Walkability
└ Walkability
The project will conduct walk audits, identify areas with the greatest need for new sidewalks and work with a contractor to build them.
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Birmingham, AL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Walkability
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Staten Island, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Walkability
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Auburn, ME
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Walkability
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021
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