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Port Orford, OR
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2017
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: To revitalize Port Orford's downtown and make it more walkable, the City installed benches with built-in planters along Main Street. Sites chosen for the new benches included the local food co-op, a quilt shop and a Norwegian restaurant. A construction crew from a nearby correctional facility built four bench-planter combos. High school students made plaques to recognize the inmates for their work and AARP for funding the building supplies. After installation, the local arts council set up the community's traditional holiday crab-pot tree next to one of the benches and added festive decorations to its planter. Project organizers report downtown property owners are thrilled with the improvements and the City plans to continue adding seating to Main Street.
Okmulgee, OK
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: This project will transform a neglected downtown alley into a vibrant space with seating, murals, and greenery. It aims to enhance accessibility and engagement, providing older adults a welcoming place to enjoy events.
Dulce, NM
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: This project will add an accessible walking path, shaded seating, picnic areas and fruit trees. This project aims to promote health, social engagement, and nutrition for older adults.
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Central Falls, RI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project will amplify access to outdoor spaces and recreational opportunities, focusing on residents age 50 and older. It will enhance River Island Park with shade structures and amenities to support healthy aging.
Central Falls, RI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: To allow for more community events in Veterans Memorial Park, the City of Central Falls purchased two canopies to shade visitors from the sun. The City then set up the all-weather canopies at a series of events held in the park, including a picnic, Zumba gatherings and ice cream socials. Project organizers say the canopies will allow them to expand outdoor programming aimed at older adult residents.
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