Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC) Print

2017 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public Spaces

Project Description

A program called Go, Go, Go encouraged residents to get out of their homes and spend time outdoors. The events gave older people with limited English-language proficiency the opportunity to take part in community activities. The grant also enabled the organization to host free art and gardening classes. [WWL]

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Philadelphia, PA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Transportation

Description: This project will utilize placemaking tools to begin making small scale, low cost but high impact changes -- including traffic calming and beautifying area fences -- making it safer and more accessible to all users, particularly older adults and pedestrians with disabilities.

Philadelphia, PA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Housing

Description: The eviction prevention landlord-tenant mediation program will utilize mediation, financial assistance, information, and referrals to reach mutually agreeable solutions in landlord-tenant disputes, reduce eviction and displacement, and foster vibrant, inclusive communities for residents of all income levels.

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