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you can't easily dye concrete. It is limited since it is already a muddy color. regardless as we have all seen concrete does not stand up too well to the weather conditions and the trees
Posted on: 2009/4/23 14:26
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He's not talking about acid etching, he's talking about stamp concrete, which is no more expensive to do than the cost of the template.
Posted on: 2009/4/23 14:09
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Concrete actually cracks relatively easy an acid etching would be really expensive
Posted on: 2009/4/23 14:08
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They need to ticket those people every time. You need to buy your crap at the .99 store? Put a quarter in a meter like the rest of us and stop taking up the sidewalk.
Posted on: 2009/4/23 14:05
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One more modern alternative is actually concrete with dye and a pattern imprinted on it. Its basically a regular concrete sidewalk that has been colored and that has brick like grooves in it.
Posted on: 2009/4/23 13:34
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Not to mention you need something that can withstand the weight of cars and vans, which like to hop up onto the sidewalk to park or stand.
Posted on: 2009/4/23 13:25
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you say that now but in 5 years when they are busted up from the icing and thawing and the trees you will hate them. You need something that is not so brittle and you can have smaller gaps. You just need enough for expansion and contraction.
Posted on: 2009/4/22 19:00
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I like Brunswick being all torn up. It makes crossing that street so much easier without the cars zipping by at 55mph.
Posted on: 2009/4/22 16:21
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I wish that they would use red brick pavers for the sidewalks. It sounds trivial, but it makes all the difference in the world, and really encourages pedestrians to walk there. Concrete cracks eventually, and becomes dark with grime and dirt, and is just much less pleasant looking.
Posted on: 2009/4/22 14:41
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I just get wary when cities start a project. Brunswick was torn up about 2 weeks ago. They did a great job on the corners but have yet to return to repave. I lived off Washington Square Park in Manhattan and they tore the street up 5 time. The street was 1 block long. Gas company came 1st. Repave. Telephone came next. Repave. Cable came next repave. I get a lil nervous when they do not return. as I sit know cars are driving left to right to avoid the manhole covers.
Posted on: 2009/4/21 21:39
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Right on. The same folks kvetching about the lack of notice to get HP started (finally!!!) will be the first ones complaining about the length of the construction process.
Posted on: 2009/4/21 20:43
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I hope all the businesses and residents have been properly notified, so they don't have to stop for 2 weeks, like Hamilton Park....
Posted on: 2009/4/21 20:25
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Why are they not tearing up the whole sidewalk? I just walked past and parts are dug up to store fronts and other parts have been left alone. Seems odd. Now when do they tear up the street. Anyway I am looking forward to the repairs.
Posted on: 2009/4/21 20:22
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This is great news!!! There is alot going on in the downtown area: Newark Ave redevelopment, Hamilton Park redevelopment, roads are being ripped up and repaved, new trees are popping up everywhere and of course, new housing/buildings being built all around us! I like the changes and pride being put into our community.
Posted on: 2009/4/21 19:35
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They should make newark one way and add nose in parking if they really want people to vist that strip
Posted on: 2009/4/21 19:23
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They need to keep Newark open to cars.
Posted on: 2009/4/21 19:19
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Alex C, it looks like that will not be happening. The Fulop plan does not call for closing off any portion of Newark to traffic at this time.
Posted on: 2009/4/21 17:44
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Any progress on the proposal to turn parts of Newark Avenue into a pedestrian-only section?
I think this would greatly improve that section. To me it doesn't make any sense for motorists to drive that way.
Posted on: 2009/4/21 17:23
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ITS OFFICIAL!
Jogi Construction Inc, has officially started work on the Newark Avenue Streetscape project on Monday April 20,2009. Work involving new curb and sidewalk,decorative street light foundations with conduit and vault reconstruction has begun on the south side of Newark Avenue starting at Grove Street and heading west to Coles Street. On behalf of the City, Medina Consultants will have a full time inspector Kevin Knight to monitor the work. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the HDSID at 201-547-3554. Or you can email your questions or concerns to info@hdsid.org. Visit our website www.jcdowntown.org for updates as well.
Posted on: 2009/4/21 17:11
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