CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The City of Chillicothe has been selected to receive a $10,000 AARP Community Challenge grant. The grant will be used to install ADA-compliant walkways within the new Sixth Ward Park.
The AARP Community Challenge grant program funds innovative, quick-action projects that inspire change in public places, housing, transportation, diversity, equity, inclusion, digital connections, community resilience, and more. With additional support from Toyota Motor North America, the program is also increasing its investment in projects that improve mobility innovation and transportation options.
The City of Chillicothe’s project will make the new Sixth Ward Park more accessible to people of all abilities. The ADA-compliant walkways will provide a safe and convenient way for people to get around the park, regardless of their mobility needs.
The grant is part of AARP’s nationwide work on livable communities, which supports the efforts of neighborhoods, towns, cities, and counties across the country to become great places for all. AARP believes that communities should provide safe, walkable streets, affordable and accessible housing, and transportation options; access needed services; and opportunities for residents to participate in community life.
To learn more about the AARP Community Challenge grant program, visit aarp.org/CommunityChallenge. You can also view an interactive map of all Community Challenge projects and AARP’s Livable Communities work at aarp.org/livable.
