2024–25 · City-wide
Solutions for sidewalks damaged by tree roots
Resident asks for solutions to sidewalks destroyed by tree root growth.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Coming up with Solutions for sidewalks that are destroyed by tree root growth.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- July 30, 2024
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Streets & Sidewalks
- How it was submitted
- City-sponsored workshop
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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2025–26 (22 matching)
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- Maintain streets for pedestrian safetyResident asks for street repair and maintenance to keep pedestrians safe.2025–26City-wideSubmitted in Chinese
- Repair damaged roads and sidewalks, add accessibility featuresResident asks for repairs in badly damaged areas such as Kneeland St, Blue Hill Ave and Harvard Ave: filling potholes, resurfacing, better drainage, fixing sidewalks and adding accessible ramps and tactile paving.2025–26City-wideSubmitted in Chinese