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San Diego, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Walkability

Description: The project will recruit older volunteers to conduct five walk audits in residential areas to identify potential locations for sidewalk and crosswalk improvements.

Lynn, MA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Walkability

Description: This project will conduct three walk audits to assess challenges that older adults face when accessing a shared-use trail. The organization will work with local stakeholders and city officials to advocate for improvements to increase accessibility and use.

LaGrange County, IN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Walkability

Description: The project will conduct walk audits, identify areas with the greatest need for new sidewalks and work with a contractor to build them.

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Elizabeth, NJ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Public art installations

Description: This project created six murals based on a series of COVID-19 stories recorded during the pandemic and told by housing authority residents.

Perth Amboy, NJ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Public art installations

Description: The City engaged a local artist to create a mural in for Perth Amboy Housing Authority's community room. The City surveyed residents, using their input to inform the artwork's subject matter.

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