2017 aarp community challenge grantee - buffalo, new york

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LOCATION: Buffalo, New York GRANTEE: Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency Transforming an empty lot in the Fruit Belt neighborhood into an event space was a team effort. AARP New York, the Buffalo


Urban Renewal Agency, the office of Mayor Byron Brown, the placemaking firm Team Better Block and area residents worked together to place picnic tables, seating, planters, solar-powered


lights and even a portable performance stage. In honor of the community’s name, participants also painted a fruit-inspired crosswalk and mural. * _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


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