D.1.3.1 Sidewalk Conditions
D.1.3.1 Sidewalk Conditions
Action
Conduct community outreach. Design and construct sidewalks in the district that provide maximum connectivity and are compliant with accessibility standards. Develop a plan and budget to keep them well-maintained.
Why
Sidewalks connect people to local businesses, jobs, education, places of worship, social events, food resources and more throughout the downtown, and this encourages increased foot traffic and economic development. Utilizing a well-maintained, accessible sidewalk can also be a more healthy, environmentally friendly, affordable, and welcoming way to get where you need to go.
How
- Conduct a sidewalk audit and hold community outreach events to understand existing conditions of sidewalks downtown. This can include a wishlist for improvements, amenities and additional sidewalk connections.
- Develop, fund and implement a plan to properly maintain sidewalks in the district.
- Develop, implement and plan for advertising your sidewalk network.
- Be sure local regulations and policies are in place to support installation and maintenance of the downtown sidewalk system.
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