10-31-2020, 04:42 PM
(10-31-2020, 03:45 PM)tomh009 Wrote:(10-27-2020, 09:19 AM)jamincan Wrote: I'm a little confused about this consultation, because it is my understanding that they have already marked trees for removal along Longfellow for sidewalks.
As for the sidewalks, I personally don't think they are necessary on every street and I'm not really sure that Longfellow is one of the ones that would really need them.
The engagewr FAQ says the city has not marked any trees, those were marked by someone else. Possibly a resident trying to sow how terrible it will be?
The options look very, very reasonable to me. For example, option 3 (sidewalk on one side, street width reduced to 7m) only requires the removal of two trees, and possible construction impact to some others. Retaining walls need to be added only in front of two properties.
The narrower street should reduce speeds, and removing parking on one side should enhance the "bucolic nature" of the street.
On top of that, a safe sidewalk for pedestrians. I don't see why Longfellow should get a special exemption from what is standard practice for street construction.
I could be being overly cynical, but it seems like getting an exception to building a sidewalk *IS* the standard practice for street construction.