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Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership (2023) Print
2023 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
└ Public space activation
└ Public space activation
This project will convert a vacant property the site of a demolished former hospital into a greenspace for older adults by installing trees, landscaping, a walking path and lighting.
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