South KC Desperately Seeking Sidewalks

Important explanation as to why both South and many Northland neighborhoods are missing this critical resource  . . . 

"The need for sidewalk installations is much higher in many parts of south Kansas City than in older parts of the city because many subdivisions in our area were constructed before the areas were annexed by the city, and developers were not required to install sidewalks when constructing subdivisions so many didn’t.

"There also are parts of south Kansas City where there are gaps in sidewalks, apparently caused by inadequate funding for sidewalk projects, that don’t appear to make any sense.

"In central parts of KCMO most requests for sidewalk funding are for sidewalk repairs, not installations, since sidewalks there were installed when those areas were developed."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Urgent sidewalk needs in south KC

KC residents may suggest infrastructure improvements through the Public Improvements Advisory Committee (PIAC) program. Applications are due August 31.