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BACKGROUND:
The Griggs-Scheffer Paving Project Phase II,
- Is a City of Saint Paul municipal improvement project
- The Project targets a region of the Highland Park neighborhood located North of Montreal Avenue, East of Hamline Avenue, South of Eleanor Avenue and West of 35E
- The Project includes plans to increase pavement, concrete curbs, gutters, outwalks, driveway aprons, storm sewers and sidewalks.
- The project is scheduled to take place between May 2021 and November 2021.
DETAILS OF IMPACT:
Adding sidewalks to Edgcumbe Road will result in the following negative outcomes:
- Negatively impact climate change since it will increase concrete (sidewalks) where there have never been sidewalks. In addition, the project will release carbon into the environment in unknown quantities, and will also increase the heat sink in the City of Saint Paul, making the neighborhood hotter, while destroying more than 50 - 75 mature trees;
- Burden the community since sidewalks made of hard concrete contribute to global climate change and increase carbon emissions, while an existing safe walk path formed from the already existing wide streets (Edgcumbe is a divided wooded parkway), does not destroy the urban forest nor does it increase water erosion and runoff to the detriment of our community;
- Disrupt the historical and natural integrity of the neighborhood whose 80 years without sidewalks gives the neighborhood a natural charm that will be irreparably damaged by the destruction of mature trees and open land in the name of urban sprawl;
- Waste valuable city resources on something that is not needed or wanted; and
- Reduce property values for homeowners affected by increased foot traffic, and damage to the natural landscape, which was and continues to be a contributing factor to why homeowners invest in these properties.
ACTION PETITIONED FOR:
We, the undersigned residents of Edgcumbe Road, are concerned citizens who urge our leaders to act now to stop the construction of sidewalks on Edgcumbe Road as proposed in the Griggs-Scheffer Paving Project Phase II.
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Updates
March 30, 2020
The traction this petition has gained demonstrates that our community shares a deep concern for the preservation of our existing urban forest. It is clear that the preservation of Edgcumbe Road resonates with many residents who value our neighborhood character. This momentum provides a meaningful foundation as we prepare for upcoming discussions with city officials.
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This project will destroy many trees, grass and shrubs that pull CO2 from the atmosphere and creates impervious surfaces leading to more storm water runoff. 1480 Edgcumbe Road
Sidewalks have never been needed on this street. Support using the money on other areas that are needed like the huge pot holes everywhere.
I am firmly opposed to the Edgcumbe sidewalk continuation work.
Please do not destroy our trees and character of our neighborhood. There are many more important needs in the City of Saint Paul.
Please save our trees and green spaces! Hundreds of years of tree growth would be wiped out with this project.
1594 Edgcumbe Road
I was taught that we the people, elected officials, to act on the wants and needs of the people. This project doesn’t fit that definition. Please refrain from this waste of tax $’s and reallocate the funds to the much needed 7 million and counting Ayd Mill Rd bike lanes for the underwhelming minority of bikers to enjoy for half of the year
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
BACKGROUND:
The Griggs-Scheffer Paving Project Phase II,
- Is a City of Saint Paul municipal improvement project
- The Project targets a region of the Highland Park neighborhood located North of Montreal Avenue, East of Hamline Avenue, South of Eleanor Avenue and West of 35E
- The Project includes plans to increase pavement, concrete curbs, gutters, outwalks, driveway aprons, storm sewers and sidewalks.
- The project is scheduled to take place between May 2021 and November 2021.
DETAILS OF IMPACT:
Adding sidewalks to Edgcumbe Road will result in the following negative outcomes:
- Negatively impact climate change since it will increase concrete (sidewalks) where there have never been sidewalks. In addition, the project will release carbon into the environment in unknown quantities, and will also increase the heat sink in the City of Saint Paul, making the neighborhood hotter, while destroying more than 50 - 75 mature trees;
- Burden the community since sidewalks made of hard concrete contribute to global climate change and increase carbon emissions, while an existing safe walk path formed from the already existing wide streets (Edgcumbe is a divided wooded parkway), does not destroy the urban forest nor does it increase water erosion and runoff to the detriment of our community;
- Disrupt the historical and natural integrity of the neighborhood whose 80 years without sidewalks gives the neighborhood a natural charm that will be irreparably damaged by the destruction of mature trees and open land in the name of urban sprawl;
- Waste valuable city resources on something that is not needed or wanted; and
- Reduce property values for homeowners affected by increased foot traffic, and damage to the natural landscape, which was and continues to be a contributing factor to why homeowners invest in these properties.
ACTION PETITIONED FOR:
We, the undersigned residents of Edgcumbe Road, are concerned citizens who urge our leaders to act now to stop the construction of sidewalks on Edgcumbe Road as proposed in the Griggs-Scheffer Paving Project Phase II.
Updates
March 30, 2020
The traction this petition has gained demonstrates that our community shares a deep concern for the preservation of our existing urban forest. It is clear that the preservation of Edgcumbe Road resonates with many residents who value our neighborhood character. This momentum provides a meaningful foundation as we prepare for upcoming discussions with city officials.
10 Comments
I fear the cost of the new sidewalk and the damage to our front yard i.e., lawn sprinklers, removing beautiful trees.
This project will destroy many trees, grass and shrubs that pull CO2 from the atmosphere and creates impervious surfaces leading to more storm water runoff. 1480 Edgcumbe Road
Sidewalks have never been needed on this street. Support using the money on other areas that are needed like the huge pot holes everywhere.
I am firmly opposed to the Edgcumbe sidewalk continuation work.
Please do not destroy our trees and character of our neighborhood. There are many more important needs in the City of Saint Paul.
Please save our trees and green spaces! Hundreds of years of tree growth would be wiped out with this project.
1594 Edgcumbe Road
I was taught that we the people, elected officials, to act on the wants and needs of the people. This project doesn’t fit that definition. Please refrain from this waste of tax $’s and reallocate the funds to the much needed 7 million and counting Ayd Mill Rd bike lanes for the underwhelming minority of bikers to enjoy for half of the year
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I fear the cost of the new sidewalk and the damage to our front yard i.e., lawn sprinklers, removing beautiful trees.