Boykin, AL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: Shaded pavilions, water access and edible plantings will be installed along a walkable corridor. The space will support cooling, gathering and light outdoor activity.

Cleveland, OH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority saw an opportunity to revitalize an abandoned volleyball court behind one of their public housing buildings, creating a space to bring residents together and address social isolation. Using input from the residents of Riverview Tower, an apartment building for low-income older adults, they created a garden where residents can grow their own fruits and vegetables. The garden has places to sit and features accessibility features for residents with mobility challenges. Additionally, the space includes sensory areas, which allow visitors to smell, touch and taste herbs, fruits and berries.

Bartlesville, OK

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: An accessible garden featuring raised beds, shaded seating and cultural gardening activities will be created at a community center. The space will support access to fresh food and give residents age 50-plus active roles as growers and teachers.