Grain Valley requires sidewalks on only one side of street
Grain Valley joined surrounding communities on Monday in requiring only one sidewalk on either side of the road. . . .
Aldermen Steve Whitton and Melanie Norris had urged the board to required two sidewalks in most residential areas, citing Mid- America Regional Council recommendations that growing communities attempt to remain walkable.
But the majority of the board sided with developers and some city officials who said that one sidewalk had become the industry standard.
Read the complete story in the Blue Springs Examiner.
Aldermen Steve Whitton and Melanie Norris had urged the board to required two sidewalks in most residential areas, citing Mid- America Regional Council recommendations that growing communities attempt to remain walkable.
But the majority of the board sided with developers and some city officials who said that one sidewalk had become the industry standard.
Read the complete story in the Blue Springs Examiner.
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