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Pedestrian access: Public walkway reopened

Written May 15th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

On a bike ride this week I was reminded of an issue that had occupied the Albany neighborhood east of I-5 and south of Knox Butte Road: Whether to close a public walkway between houses or keep it open.


Close this walkway or keep it open?

Written February 25th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

This may sound familiar: City planners and developers set aside a pedestrian connection to make walking easier. The path becomes a nuisance to the neighbors, and now the question is: Keep the path open for walkers or close it for the neighbors?


 
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