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Paza, Tree of Life (2023) Print
2023 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
└ Public space activation
└ Public space activation
The project will turn an open space adjacent to the public library into a community gathering area with benches, a sculpture and a garden paying tribute to Native American culture.
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