We are fortunate to live in a neighborhood that allows us to walk to stores, school, meetings and for exercise. The Madison Park Community Council (MPCC) wishes to help ensure that sidewalks are not a safety hazard for walkers, those using strollers or those who walk with assistance.

As part of the Safe Sidewalks Project, a group of neighborhood volunteers is surveying the sidewalks along all residences in Madison Park, Washington Park, Denny Blaine and Canterbury to evaluate and locate sites that present a safety risk. Some sidewalks are so uneven that sections need to be replaced. Other sidewalks may need minor but important repairs to place or replace shims. The City of Seattle requires property owners to maintain the condition of the sidewalk in front of and/or to the side of their homes. (You can find the specific regulations concerning care of Seattle sidewalks at: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/cams/CAM2208.pdf).  The volunteer group will map the sidewalks that are not in compliance with City of Seattle requirements. This survey process will be completed this spring. The MPCC will then advise the homeowners where problems have been observed.  The MPCC can then offer assistance to home owners who are making sidewalk repairs by providing information about local contractors and the permitting process and guidance for making small repairs. Continue reading →