Christiansted, VI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: Educational, ADA‑friendly signage will be installed along a new walking trail at a historic site. The trail will support those volunteering with rescued animals, improve safety while dog‑walking and promote wellness for older adults.

Christiansted, VI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: Christiansted has few accessible green spaces where older adults can gather, garden and support healthy aging. Mobility barriers and limited transit options have made it harder for residents to reach outdoor places that offer shade, seating and social connection. St. Croix Foundation advanced planning for an intergenerational community garden and wellness space at Sunday Market Square through a community-led design process. Older adults and nearby residents shaped accessibility, planting choices and safety features through focus groups and public engagement. The work produced a preliminary design and secured historic approvals, positioning the project for installation. As one participant noted, visible follow-through showed that feedback was reflected in the plans and "builds trust, speaks volumes." By centering older adults early, the project accelerated a long-standing vision for a green space that can expand access and intergenerational activity.

Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.