Atlanta, GA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Micromobility enhancements/management

Description: Sidewalk clutter from dockless scooters and bikes and illegal parking near crosswalks made walking hazardous, especially for older adults. To improve safety, the Department of Transportation installed 10 micromobility corrals in busy districts, using quick-build materials like flexposts, curbstops and bike racks. Many corrals doubled as daylighting measures, clearing sightlines and reducing illegal parking. The changes organized shared devices, freed sidewalks and made crossings safer, giving older adults more confidence to navigate city streets. The effort also sparked demand for more corrals and partnerships to expand the network citywide.

Atlanta, GA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Reconnecting Communities

Description: Westview residents faced lasting impacts from displacement tied to Interstate 20, leaving older adults disconnected and their stories unheard. The Cooperative hosted community sessions to collect oral histories and map displaced homes, supported by podcast equipment and media training. Students helped record interviews and participants shared experiences in restorative dialogues that strengthened intergenerational bonds and inspired advocacy. Plans include storytelling workshops, a mentorship program and a digital archive. One session allowed two sisters to reflect for the first time on their displacement, creating a transformative moment of healing.