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star-24px 2018 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Transportation
The grant improved public spaces around transit stops by adding benches near recently planted trees providing an opportunity for older adults and all residents to have a better experience while riding transit.

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New bus stop seats.
New bus stop seats.
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Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

City of Deerfield Beach in partnership with Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO)

Deerfield Beach, FL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Transportation

Description: To increase the mobility, accessibility, and safety of the roadway in a predominantly residential area, a quick-build project will temporarily install intersection improvements, wayfinding and informational signage, traffic calming features and crosswalks with decorative surface treatments.

City of Miami

Miami, FL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Public places

Description: The creation of Historical Storytelling Fitness Paths in selected area parks will include signage to promote healthy behaviors using the tradition of storytelling to show the history of the citys diverse communities through the eyes of older Miamians.

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