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Oklahoma City, OK
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Transportation Other
Description: Curb extensions, bike lanes, crossings and parklets will be added to demonstrate how street safety can be improved. These trials will improve short-term safety while helping the region gather feedback before permanent street changes.
Boston, MA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Transportation Other
Description: The project will install temporary pedestrian and bicycle safety treatments at high-injury intersections near housing and services. These changes will help people cross more confidently while informing future permanent safety improvements.
Greendale, WI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Transportation Other
Description: Two flashing pedestrian crossings and a high‑contrast crosswalk will be added along busy routes to parks and downtown. These upgrades improve visibility, slow traffic and enhance safety for residents of all ages, especially those age 50-plus.
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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.
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