Content sent to Denver City Council Members, Mayor Johnston, Adam Phipps (Exec Dir DOTI)
At the WDCA Board meeting held via Zoom on September 19, 2023 we passed a motion to support (favor) Council delaying the implementation of the sidewalk fees so that further deeper review may be made.
Some residents feel these fees, even though voter approved, will lead to more concerns about housing affordability, and that neighborhoods with existing sidewalks that are in good shape will not benefit from these fees for many years.
Many residents also have further concerns with “pay for services” that Denver seems to be leading into which again will impact affordability of housing for residents of Denver and; if this is the direction, how this will impact overall budgets by the city – who gains, who loses?