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New York City, NY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Digital Connectivity for Disasters

Description: Walk audits through communities surrounding the Canal Street corridor will identify possible pedestrian safety improvements. The area has recorded 1,000 injuries over the course of a decade.

Weston, WV

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Digital Connectivity for Disasters

Description: Walk audits will evaluate pedestrian safety conditions along two busy roads connecting a senior center with a commercial area. The commission will share findings at community meetings to advocate for walkability improvements.

Bristol, RI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Digital Connectivity for Disasters

Description: The town will prepare for the opening of a new senior and community center by conducting sidewalk audits downtown. They will also hold workshops to recruit volunteers and connect residents with town leaders.

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Fort Worth, TX

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project eliminated tripping hazards in Al Hayne Memorial Park downtown, making it safer for visitors.

Lewisville, TX

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Housing Choice Design Competitions

Description: The city will host a design competition to encourage construction of accessory dwelling units and increase age-friendly and affordable housing options. The project will include outreach efforts in English and Spanish, as well as Hakha Chin for migrants from Myanmar.

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