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Greenwood, MS

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Walkability

Description: This project will conduct walk audits and host two community meetings with participants, residents and local business owners to discuss the findings.

Glen Rock, NJ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Walkability

Description: The Borough will conduct three walk audits throughout the downtown area to determine locations for sidewalk and crosswalk improvements.

LaGrange County, IN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Walkability

Description: 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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Detroit, MI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Accessibility of amenities

Description: To welcome older adults and people with mobility challenges, this project installed an ADA-compliant boardwalk and deck near Mission Point, a nursing and rehabilitation facility. In addition to creating a flat walking surface, volunteers installed seating to give visitors a place to rest. The improvements are part of the larger Circle Forest project, an effort to clean up and restore native wildlife to twelve vacant lots in Detroit.

Detroit, MI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Trails

Description: This project will create a trail connecting local parks, schools, community centers and commercial areas. The multiuse trail will serve pedestrians and bikers of all ages and abilities, with features including accessible pathways, rest areas and signage.

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