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Residents urge halt to Autumn Greenway route; city says survey, public meetings forthcoming
Summary
Multiple Carmel residents told the City Council they oppose a proposed Autumn Greenway path through a wooded pocket east of Guilford, citing tree loss, wetlands, utility conflicts and lack of neighborhood notice; Parks staff said the work to date was a feasibility survey and promised more outreach.
Several Carmel residents urged the City Council on public comment to halt or rethink a proposed segment of the Autumn Greenway that would cut through a wooded area east of Guilford Avenue.
The comments came from neighbors who said survey stakes appeared in their yards without prior notice and that the proposed path would harm old-growth trees and wildlife and require expensive work around wetlands and utilities.
The council heard multiple speakers describe local conditions and process concerns. "I think this would be an unnecessary expense," said Barbara West, a resident who opposed routing the greenway from 120 Sixth Street through her…
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