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star-24px 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public places
This project will turn an unused lot in the downtown historic area into a courtyard celebrating area heritage and character, with permanent art installations, accessible walkways and seating to encourage residents and visitors of all ages to come enjoy, interact and engage in the new space.

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Courtyard before construction
Courtyard after construction.
Sign for Center of Arts and Heritage Courtyard.

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