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Creating Community Gardens

A photo- and information-filled tool kit for neighbors and local leaders

Parks and Public Spaces 

Free guides about age-friendly parks, winter placemaking and addressing homelessness

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More public spaces content can be found via the archives and landing pages for the AARP Community Challenge, the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities and AARP International's Equity by Design: Global Dialogue and Equity by Design: Principles in Action series.

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