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Henderson, NV
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: An underused patio will be converted into an ADA-compliant outdoor area with game tables and a shaded garden space. The upgraded setting will encourage light activity, conversation and time outdoors for older adults.
Burnsville, NC
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: The theater will upgrade its outdoor patio with safer seating, improved lighting, refreshed landscaping and fireplace maintenance. These improvements will support safe, comfortable socializing before and after performances.
New Ulm, MN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: Downtown Action Team partnered with Minnesota Main Street to encourage residents of all ages to come downtown, walk down main street and learn about local history. To encourage socializing, they rearranged underutilized benches downtown, grouping some with new outdoor tables to create places for residents to sit and linger. Organizers installed plaques featuring photos and a brief narrative on the benches. Additionally, they adorned tabled with imagery and text explaining New Ulm's history.
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Amherst, VA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: Older adults lacked inclusive, low-impact recreation options, and temporary courts limited year-round play. The county built a permanent bocce court with ADA features, including a hinged entry for mobility aids, and added benches and equipment. A grand opening introduced the court to the community, creating a safe space for social connection and physical activity. The design reduces fall risks and fosters inclusion. One participant using a walker said she was thrilled with the ease of accessing the court, underscoring its role in helping residents stay active and engaged.
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Bridgewater, VA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: Two outdoor water bottle fillers with ADA accessible fountains and pet bowls will be installed at a popular town park. These additions will help park users stay hydrated and spend more time outdoors.
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