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Philadelphia, PA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Trails

Description: Cobbs Creek Park's lack of signage and programming left older adults disconnected from nature. The council installed two large kiosks with maps, safety tips and QR codes for resources, and hosted senior-focused events like Jazz on the Creek and a driving safety course. These efforts boosted confidence to explore the park and fostered social connections. The project set the stage for expanded signage and dedicated senior programming to make the park more welcoming and accessible.

Sheridan, WY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Trails

Description: The North Main Association wanted to create a picnic area for Malcolm Wallop Trails, formerly known as North Park. To make the area accessible for people with mobility issues, the organization installed an ADA-compliant picnic table with and umbrella. In addition, they placed seven benches along the trails to allow people to rest during their walk or pause to observe deer, birds, squirrels and other wildlife. These improvements spurred the City of Sheridan to improve a parking area near the picnic table and install a sidewalk from the parking lot to the trails. The City also added a new trail to the site in 2021. Since the improvements, project organizers report an increase in visitors to Malcolm Wallop Trails.

Webb City, MO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Trails

Description: Erosion on the Frisco Trail left a section unsafe for older adults and wheelchair users near Redwood Estates. The coalition built a cement sidewalk, installed signage and celebrated with a ribbon-cutting. The improvement restored safe access and improved driver awareness, making the trail usable for residents with mobility challenges. One resident said that with the new improvements "drivers...are slowing down and more aware of the walkers."

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Evansville, IN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: This project will involve a walk audit covering 63 blocks, 72 intersections and several trails to ensure safe, accessible routes for older adults. With 30 volunteers, the project will identify sidewalk issues to help prioritize repairs.

Evansville, IN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Roadway/sidewalks/crosswalk improvement

Description: This project painted the intersection of North Main and West Michigan streets to improve visibility. It also repaired sidewalks and curbs on nearby streets, where there is a high percentage of older adults.

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