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star-24px 2019 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

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This project will improve the Mercury Courts community by enhancing common amenities, and reduce social isolation by providing space for older residents to gather and build relationships, while engaging in visioning and design for the future redevelopment.

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Mercury Courts parklet sign.
Before and After of community room.
Before and After of parklet.

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