Blocked Sidewalk
911 N College AVE
- Case Date:
- 12/6/2023
Hi - this is follow-up to ureport #186407. It is the sidewalk on the west side of College Ave just south of 14th street, near the train bridge.
First off, thanks for your prompt attention! Unfortunately, the sidewalk is still not its full width. The historical sidewalk is about 8ft wide, and I believe pedestrians should enjoy the full width that was provided decades ago. I drew a red line on the photo to show where the edge of the sidewalk is. Everything to the right of that red line is vegetation and dirt that is encroaching on the sidewalk.
What is to be done? I have done this work myself at the 11th&Fairview train bridge. I can do between 25 and 50 linear feet of this kind of work per hour with a shovel. This would generate nearly a yard of waste dirt which will need to go somewhere. An ideal solution would also stabilize the hillside but please don't let the perfect get in the way of the good. Please forward this to Director Wason as that sort of investment will require some leadership. I have watched work crews use line trimmers to move dirt and sand, which seems like a failure to provide the tools for the actual task they face.
If pedestrians aren't worthy of this sort of consideration from the city, please let me know. Thanks! - Greg 812-391-3535
Blocked Sidewalk
911 S High ST
- Case Date:
- 9/22/2022
Overgrown ornamental grasses are blocking the sidewalk on High, forcing pedestrians into the street. This is a high-traffic, high pedestrian use corridor. Grasses overgrow the sidewalk every year at this time.
- Case Date:
- 3/16/2022
Assorted trash and junk in yard next to driveway, and in the front yard.
Excessive Growth
912 S Larkspur LN
- Case Date:
- 5/10/2022
Trash in yard. Grass in excess of 12 inches
- Case Date:
- 7/16/2022
The people living in the home have been piling up trash in their back yard for months and the pile is starting to move to the side of the house. The front yard has not been maintained either with trash and uncut grass.
Debris Removal (Sand, General Street Debris)
912 S Larkspur LN
- Case Date:
- 2/26/2022
Does it need an explanation? Hazards to kids and rodent attraction.
Excessive Growth
912 S Rogers ST
- Case Date:
- 8/25/2021
The grass and vegetation on the hill from sidewalk to the yard has not been mowed all year. The grass and other vegetation (weeds) are now laying down and blocking the sidewalk.
Blocked Street
912 W 2nd ST
- Case Date:
- 9/7/2022
Weeds are obstructing the sidewalk and the view of oncoming traffic on w 2nd street. This is next to 918 W 2nd street
Excessive Growth
912 W 2nd ST
- Case Date:
- 6/25/2019
Approx. half the alley behind 912 W 2nd St (alley between 2nd and Howe) is overgrown. Cars cannot pass through without veering into church parking lot.
Trash
915 W Cottage Grove AVE
- Case Date:
- 9/21/2022
trash in yard, needles strewn about property, continuous problem