Sheridan, Jackson Focus on Livability

Sheridan and Jackson have won 2019 AARP Community Challenge grants to move forward with improvements to make these areas accessible to residents of all ages.

The program is part of AARP’s Livable Communities initiative, which aims to help residents age in their homes and to foster community engagement. AARP is expected to distribute nearly $1.6 million for 159 projects nationwide.

In Sheridan, the North Main Street Association received funds for a new gazebo, a handicapped-accessible picnic table and nine benches along the North Main Trail. The gazebo and picnic table will be near the parking lot for easy access.

And the Jackson Hole Community Pathways program will work to make the city’s downtown more walkable and buy two trishaw bicycles for taking residents around town.