World Heritage Office, City of San Antonio Print

star-24px 2020 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public Spaces
Funds will be used to enhance connectivity to public art along the World Heritage Trail, where residents of all ages can enjoy a newly activated space with benches, sidewalks and lighting that is vibrant, safe, and encourages health and wellness.

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Plaque on bench.
Tile art map of San Antonio.
Ribbon cutting event.

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