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Worcester, MA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Transportation Other
Description: High-visibility crosswalks, curb bump-outs, reflective signs and a street mural will be added near a neighborhood garden. These features will slow traffic and make crossings safer for older adults and other pedestrians.
Watervliet, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Transportation Other
Description: A dangerous high-traffic roadway will receive signage, paint and other traffic calming measures to address speeding and confusing crossings. The demonstration will improve visibility for people walking and inform longer-term safety improvements.
Nebraska City, NE
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Transportation Other
Description: The city will fill critical sidewalk gaps in one of its oldest neighborhoods to enhance pedestrian safety. The new accessible sidewalk sections will help residents reach downtown services, shops and community destinations without walking in traffic.
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San Antonio, TX
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: Older adults needed better access to fresh food, active learning and social connection. Gardopia launched a community garden at the Senior Center, engaging 43 participants in hands-on installation, offering eight classes, wellness activities and installing raised beds with irrigation. Two participants completed an intensive master class to lead peers as the garden matures. A field visit to the microfarm boosted confidence and connection, and the garden will reach full productivity in Spring 2026 to support ongoing food access and active aging.
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San Antonio, TX
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: Palomino Park offers older adults living in San Antonio's South Side a no-cost space to exercise. To help residents stay fit, the Alamo Colleges Foundation created a fitness trail by installing 12 pieces of fitness equipment along the park's walking loop. To shield visitors from the sun and allow them to exercise in the summer heat, volunteers also added a shade structure. Today, the park hosts fitness activities, including yoga sessions, lessons on proper stretching techniques and nutrition training. To reach more people, the sessions are streamed online. Organizers hope the fitness trail improves community members' physical and mental health for years to come.
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