Years of neglect and abuse have left Denver's sidewalks unsafe in some cases, and now there's a campaign to fix them up.
– For years, Jill Locantore has been documenting what she sees as a never-ending issue.
She’s director of the Denver Streets Partnership and is now leading the push to fix the city’s sidewalk problems by publicly funding buildout and repairs. Property owners are currently responsible for repairs, and in 2018 the city launched its Neighborhood Sidewalk Repair Program to inspect and ensure that sidewalks are being maintained.found the program was not effectiveIn a statement, Nancy Kuhn, a spokeswoman for Denver’s Department of Transportation & Infrastructure, said the city is “actively exploring how best to retool the sidewalk repair program in order to speed up results.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
SeriesFest is back in Denver — and Amber Ruffin will finally make it to Red RocksDuring the year that comedian Amber Ruffin lived in Denver, she never visited Red Rocks. She did, however, make repeated pilgrimages to a slightly less indelible landmark. “For a year, all I did wa…
Read more »
Try these Denver bars for better drinks on Cinco de Mayo (or any day)You can always go back to your margarita after trying these mezcal cocktails and pre-Colonial brews (via thknwco)
Read more »
LGBTQ police officers, first responders allowed to participate in Denver PrideFest paradeThe Center on Colfax serves as the official organizer for Denver's PrideFest events. This year, organizers say police officers and first responders who identify as members of the LGBTQ community will be allowed to participate in the parade. via CB_Cotton
Read more »
Denver neighborhood getting jolt of no-cost electric transportation optionsResidents of northeast Denver’s Montbello neighborhood will soon have access to e-bikes powered by the sun and other electric transportation infrastructure.
Read more »
Father of 3-year-old boy who fatally shot himself surrenders to Denver policeThe father of a 3-year-old boy who fatally shot himself turned himself in to Denver authorities on Monday, and an investigation is ongoing.
Read more »
Headbang to Viking Folklore When Doom-Metal Trio Drune Returns to DenverWho doesn't love Viking folklore?
Read more »