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Residents raise Old Town accessibility and safety concerns after weekend events

5854278 · August 21, 2025
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Summary

Public commenters told council that some Old Town events and temporary street setups impede ADA circulation, block fire exits and narrow pedestrian pathways; commenters asked the city to coordinate cross-departmental enforcement and event permitting.

Several members of the public used the evening’s public‑comment period to urge the city to improve accessibility and safety during Old Town events and for permanent sidewalks and parklets.

David Finch, a resident who uses a wheelchair, said temporary fences, sandwich-board signs and some parklets impede accessible…

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