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Camp Verde, AZ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project aimed to make Heritage Pool more inviting and accessible to people of all ages and abilities. The City of Campe Verde added hard-surface area onsite, with shade structures to protect visitors from the sun's rays. They also picnic tables and launched recreational programming onsite, including exercise and Aqua Zumba classes.

Auburn, KS

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project will replace a recently demolished gazebo -- which was the focal point of a community park -- with a new, ADA-accessible one.

Gautier, MS

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project will install outdoor fitness stations along a walking track popular with older adults. Several stations will feature ADA-complaint designs.

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North Adams, MA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Housing Choice Design Competitions

Description: The North Adams Partnership seeks funding for an ADU design competition to address the housing needs of residents age 50 and over. The competition will create affordable housing options, allowing older adults to downsize while staying connected to their community.

Northumberland, NY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project will install an accessible kayak launch to provide safe and convenient kayaking for people of all ages, especially those with mobility issues.

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