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Sidewalk widths, tree plots and shared-street design spark trade-off debate for Hopewell South
Summary
Council and RDC debated sidewalk widths (6 ft vs 8 ft), tree plots and shared-street typologies. Consultant modeling showed a 1-foot sidewalk change was generally feasible but an 8-foot internal path in one block could cause loss of units, including accessible units.
A central portion of the joint session examined transportation elements in the Hopewell South PUD—sidewalk widths, tree plots, right-of-way dedication and shared-street design.
Council sponsors argued for a 6-foot minimum sidewalk width along streets and an 8-foot multiuse central corridor in places to accommodate bicycles and multiple pedestrians. Flintlock Labs’ consultant Ally said adding 1 foot to street-adjacent sidewalks (from 5 to 6 feet) is generally…
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