2019 aarp community challenge grantee - jackson, mississippi

LOCATION: Jackson, Mississippi GRANTEE: City of Jackson The city’s Open Streets Program transforms underutilized streets, alleys and parking areas into vibrant public spaces. The program

uses accessible design principles to engage residents and encourage people of all ages to interact with one another. The grant was used in a key area of the downtown to create a parklet with

a large mural backdrop and a ground mural crosswalk to help slow traffic and improve pedestrian safety.  * _The AARP Community Challenge funds "quick-action" projects that build

momentum for local change to improve livability for people of all ages._ More from AARP.org/Livable  Use the dropdown to choose a livability topic. Select a Subject