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Rochester Hills, MI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This grant set out to create an intergenerational exercise space in Bloomer Park. Equipment for the space includes apparatuses for building core muscles, improving posture and working the upper and lower body. Additionally, the space features a water fountain and benches.
Cosmopolis, WA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project upgraded an underutilized park with ADA-compliant benches, a covered area, ramps, picnic tables and more.
Montevallo, AL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: Montevallo had no commercial gym in town. To help residents -- including low-income families and older adults -- build healthy habits and reduce their risk for chronic diseases, the City installed fitness equipment in two of Montevallo's most popular public parks. The project is part of larger plans to redesign George Daily Park to be Montevallo's first ADA-accessible park. The other site -- Orr Park -- is located next door to the community's senior center. Equipment includes an ab crunch and leg lift apparatus, steps, ladder bars, pull up and push up bars and a hand cycle machine.
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San Antonio, TX
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Pedestrian Safety
Description: This project will install two artistic crosswalks on Blanco Road to enhance pedestrian safety and mobility. These crosswalks will benefit local residents, including older adults, by creating vibrant, inviting pathways.
Austin, TX
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Walkability
Description: This project will engage older adult volunteers to conduct two walk audits in high-traffic zones located near grocery stores in Central and South Austin.
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