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Prospect Knowles reconstruction stirs heated debate over sidewalks, retaining walls and assessments
Summary
Staff proposed full roadway and utility reconstruction for the Prospect Knowles A, C & D neighborhoods (PCI ~25) with targeted sidewalks and three assessment districts. Many residents testified against sidewalks and narrowing, citing steep grades, maintenance liability and neighborhood character; council kept online input open through Dec. 10 and will decide Dec. 16.
City engineers presented a comprehensive reconstruction plan for the Prospect Knowles A, C & D neighborhoods on Dec. 8 and faced sustained resident opposition to proposed sidewalks, street narrowing and potential retaining walls.
What staff proposed: Senior project engineer Ben Jory described a full reconstruction to current city standards for roughly 283 properties (about 231.67 REUs) covering about 3.2 miles of road. Staff recommended new and looped water mains, targeted sanitary sewer upsizing (including an 8‑inch upgrade on 70th Street), full pavement replacement and sidewalks at specific locations to close pedestrian gaps identified in the city’s pedestrian and bicycle master plan.
Assessments and market‑benefit analysis: staff said the project is split into three assessment districts after a licensed appraisal firm prepared market‑benefit estimates. Preliminary benefit ranges presented were roughly $20,000–$25,000 per…
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