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Whitefish, MT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Housing Choice Design Competitions

Description: This project will launch a design competition for multifamily and cottage cluster housing, with a focus on accessibility for older adults. The goal is to encourage zoning reforms that allow for a broader spectrum of housing options.

Bettendorf, IA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Housing Choice Design Competitions

Description: The Quad City Area REALTORS will host an accessory dwelling unit ADU design competition, focusing on the needs of adults age 50 or over, rental income, and affordable housing. Local students and architects will submit designs, with top entries displayed publicly and eligible for cash prizes.

Tucson, AZ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Housing Choice Design Competitions

Description: This project will develop a design competition to promote accessory dwelling units and create a model plan catalog featuring ADUs that support a variety of needs, including for older adults and multigenerational families.

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Bennington, VT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: After the Town of Bennington removed an out-of-date play structure, Stark Street Park was essentially an empty field. To draw residents of all ages back to the Park, the Town's Office of Community Development devised a plan to add a natural playground, bicycle pump track and a quarter-mile walking path. This project added an accessible path, which loops around the playground. In addition, the Town planted a pollinator garden with perennial plants attractive to butterflies and bees, installed two wooden benches and erected a welcome sign at the park entrance. Since these improvements, the nearby hospital obtained land and trails, which connect to Stark Street Park. The town has also added a mountain bike course onsite.

Pittsfield, MA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: This project will offer interactive workshops, personalized emergency planning, and emergency supply kits to help older adults prepare for severe weather and power outages.

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