2017 AARP Community Challenge Grantee Buffalo New York
2017 AARP Community Challenge Grantee - Buffalo, New York About
GRANTEE: Derby’s Alley, a city-center pathway in downtown Wayne, Michigan, now boasts new benches and tables and a space for events. “We wanted to make our downtown walkable,” said Juan Bradford, president of the Wayne Main Street. “[We wanted to] make it a friendly inviting place for anybody who wants to come visit Wayne.” Now residents and visitors alike can use the public space and enjoy the increased walkability and community vibe of the area. The funds “quick-action” projects that build momentum for local change to improve livability for people of all ages.
Ask about the AARP Livability Index by completing this .
AARP Members: For questions about your benefits, AARP The Magazine or the AARP Bulletin, visit the page or call 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277). Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
Turning an Alley Into a Gathering Place
Watch a video about this winning project from a 2017 AARP Community Challenge grantee
LOCATION: Wayne, MichiganGRANTEE: Derby’s Alley, a city-center pathway in downtown Wayne, Michigan, now boasts new benches and tables and a space for events. “We wanted to make our downtown walkable,” said Juan Bradford, president of the Wayne Main Street. “[We wanted to] make it a friendly inviting place for anybody who wants to come visit Wayne.” Now residents and visitors alike can use the public space and enjoy the increased walkability and community vibe of the area. The funds “quick-action” projects that build momentum for local change to improve livability for people of all ages.
A-Z Archives
AARP org Livable
Enter a topic, name, place, etc. See past issues:Our Free Publications
See the complete list atFollow Us
Facebook: Twitter:Contact Us
Email AARP Livable Communities at .Ask about the AARP Livability Index by completing this .
AARP Members: For questions about your benefits, AARP The Magazine or the AARP Bulletin, visit the page or call 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277). Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures