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City outlines brick‑street policy: owners can opt for historic brick but costs vary
Summary
The city’s brick street and sidewalk policy allows property owners in designated permissive areas to choose brick or concrete for corridor projects; staff said brick installation is labor‑intensive and typically 1.5–2× the labor cost of concrete, though reuse of historic brick can reduce costs.
Evan Corent described the brick street and sidewalk policy adopted after the ADA transition plan, saying the policy was developed by a subcommittee to balance historic preservation and accessibility. "The brick installation costs are about 1.5 to 2 times the cost of concrete," he said, and the city attempts to repurpose historic brick and has a warehouse inventory for reuse.
Corent said the policy includes a permissive map that allows property owners within certain areas to opt for brick; owners outside the permissive area who already have accessible brick that meets standards may retain it, but out‑of‑compliance brick will need correction and will not receive cost‑partnering benefits. He cautioned that brick can require more labor and sometimes higher costs but noted the city has obtained favorable bids in some projects that made brick a viable option.
