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2023 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
└ Public space activation
└ Public space activation
This project will develop a gathering and celebration space in front of Casa Museo Ismael Rivera for musical and traditional dance performances.
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Project Category: Public space activation
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020
Project Category: Public space activation
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Public space activation
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019
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