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Longwood, FL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Transportation Other
Description: High-visibility crosswalks, accessible curb ramps and pedestrian signs will be installed along a busy residential street. These improvements will make crossings clearer and reduce walking risks for older residents.
Birmingham, AL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Transportation Other
Description: ClasTran set out to address a familiar challenge for older adults who used public transportation for grocery trips but could carry only what fit in their laps. Many riders made multiple trips because they could not safely manage heavier bags. The project placed collapsible carts on vehicles so groceries could be stored securely without strain. Staff training ensured carts were used safely and riders learned they could bring home more food in one trip. Older adults reported that errands felt less tiring and that they could shop more confidently. ClasTran will keep the carts available, monitor their use and share reminders so riders know the option remains part of regular service.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
Putney, VT
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Transportation Other
Description: The project will use walk audit findings to identify pedestrian safety improvements, including crosswalk testing, benches, signage and traffic calming. The effort will improve walkability in a busy downtown area for residents of all ages.
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New York City, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Public place improvements to withstand extreme weather events
Description: Older adults in heat-vulnerable NYC neighborhoods faced isolation and health risks during extreme summer heat, with few safe outdoor spaces. Street Lab created OASIS, a pop-up cooling station with shade, seating and a misting "river," deploying it 33 times across 15 streets. The setup also included plant carts and emergency preparedness materials, offering immediate relief and a place to connect. The project drew 1,650 people-half age 50-plus-and informed plans to scale citywide. One older adult said she loved staying cool while watching her granddaughter play in the mist, showing how OASIS turned hot streets into welcoming community spaces.
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Bronx, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: The Morris Community Garden had suffered years of neglect, and the abandoned site was overrun with rats. To breathe new live into the space, BronxWorks restored the garden, located near a senior center and three schools. They renamed the space Bean Morris Garden to memorialize a young man from the neighborhood. To welcome people of all ages and abilities, the nonprofit added accessible seating to the space, along with raised garden beds. Since the renovation, residents of all ages have volunteered to tend to the plots. Organizers say the amenity offers an important outdoor gathering space for the community.
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