AARP Hearing Center
AARP Livable Communities Map
See More Projects Like This One
Bensenville, IL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Transportation Other
Description: This project will enhance pedestrian safety at busy intersections by adding warning surfaces, clearer crosswalks and benches. This will make it easier and safer for older adults and those with mobility or vision challenges to cross.
Holland, MI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Transportation Other
Description: This project will install new benches along sidewalks in Holland, tripling the current number. This project aims to improve walkability and provide resting spots for people age 50 and older, enhancing community connections.
Wyandotte, OK
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Transportation Other
Description: Pedestrian safety will be enhanced on a busy street by installing solar radar speed signs, artistic crosswalks and removable speed bumps. These measures will calm traffic and protect Elders as they walk between housing, wellness and community facilities.
Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects
Spring Valley, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Engaging residents in vibrant public places
Description: A library van will be converted into a mobile library that visits older adults in local housing communities. The service will provide books, media, internet access and small-group programs directly to older residents.
Westwood, NJ
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: To provide a safe and enjoyable gathering space, the Borough of Westwood created a parklet. Meant to sit in the footprint of a parking space, the parklet was designed to give people of all ages, ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds a place to sit and relax in Westwood's central business district.
LEARN MORE AND STAY INFORMED
Find articles and resources about making communities more livable for people of all ages
Download or order free publications from AARP Livable Communities
Sign up for the free, weekly, award-winning AARP Livable Communities eNewsletter
Don't see your community listed?
LEARN HOW IT CAN JOIN THE NETWORKConnect with your AARP State Office
AARP has offices in all 50 states as well as in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
AARP New York State Office
750 Third Avenue
Floor 31
New York, NY 10017
United States