Denver’s Sidewalk Crisis Explained | Denver News

Denver’s sidewalk crisis is massive—over 1,200 blocks need repairs, more than 300 miles are missing, and 1,100 miles are dangerously narrow. Last year, they fixed just 31 miles and built 10, and while they aim to tackle it all in nine years, current progress suggests it’ll take decades. Property owners are key players since crews work right in front of homes, and the city’s still refining its plan—public input is open via survey until July 31. Priority areas include access to grocery stores, schools, and transit, especially in underserved neighborhoods. Funding comes from a new sidewalk fee approved by voters: most pay $150/year, with larger properties paying extra based on frontage. This year alone, the fee is expected to raise $37.6 million for sidewalk upgrades. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e927898b599a1d48