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The Wisconsin Rapids project accomplishes many things. It meets the needs of the area senior citizen population, eliminates a blighting influence, and spurs new investment by bringing businesses and traffic back to the once floundering downtown area. It represents a good example of how HUD’s Community Development Block Grant program continues to make a difference in communities across America.
![[Photo 1: a very bleak looking cement block building]](/local/wi/images/hgv-picw-wi-2004-07-28a.jpg) The vacant building before rehabilitation
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![[Photo 2: the grand entry portico to the new senior center]](/local/wi/images/hgv-picw-wi-2004-07-28b.jpg)
Now, the facility features a grand entrance with a portico or drop off at the door
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![[Photo 3: A full view of the exterior of the building]](/local/wi/images/hgv-picw-wi-2004-07-28c.jpg)
A full view of the center
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![[Photo 4: a picture of the indoor walking track]](/local/wi/images/hgv-picw-wi-2004-07-28d.jpg)
A very popular feature is the
indoor walking track
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