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Muskogee, OK

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: The project will conduct three walk audits to document issues faced by walkers, wheelchair users, and people using canes. Two community meetings will discuss audit results to inform future planning.

Jacksonville, FL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: This project will conduct walk audits and follow-up meetings. Lack of sidewalks and crossing signals presents a safety issue in the neighborhood, and parking overflows onto the area's narrow residential streets during community events.

Decatur, TX

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: Walk audits in the rural area surrounding a community center will identify pedestrian safety concerns. More than 250 older residents visit the facility weekly.

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Boston, MA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: This project repaired a hazardous walkway at Southwest Corridor Community Farm and built four raised-bed gardens for gardeners with disabilities at Savin and Maywood Community Garden.

Boston, MA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: This project will improve accessibility for older adults by widening and leveling paths, adding solar lighting, and providing internet access. These upgrades will enhance safety and support community meetings.

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