Town of Bedford, Virginia Print

star-24px 2019 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Transportation

Project Description

This project will add benches, bike racks, signage and trash cans along three walk and bike loops, integrating public art into benches and bike racks. The entire project will be done while capturing public input.

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Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

Northwest Neighborhood Environmental Organization Inc. (NNEO)

Roanoke, VA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: This grant will enhance an existing community garden with raised beds, permanent benches and a picnic table, and seasonal portable toilet facilities to engage community members in healthier lifestyles, especially those from nearby senior living centers. The garden is also making the neighborhood safer and encouraging people to use outdoor spaces more.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

Launched in 2017, the annual AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to local governments and nonprofits in order to fund quick-action, ready-to-implement projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.

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