Sustain Charlotte Print

2019 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Transportation

This project will add trails and wayfinding signage to an underutilized park to increasing recreational activity and connectivity between neighborhoods and creating a more walkable, bikeable, public transit-friendly environment for people of all ages and ability levels.

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Charlotte, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Public places

Description: The 'Explore Your Greenway' project will create a digital, GPS-guided tour of 15 community murals, public art and historic sites connecting four neighborhoods on the Charlotte Greenway and a bright, community-based mural, led by local artists volunteers, will be added to the trail.

Charlotte, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: Grant funds financed a communal meeting place made up of swings to encourage social interaction across a range of culture, generations, and socioeconomic make-ups.

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