The new sidewalk and bike path are well under way...

[MikeyNYC]

Rexy's cliffside shop has been closed for some time now. The owners of the land he was using are building a restaurant for their resort there. Rexy still has his large place across the road.

To finish the quote from Dr. McNeil earlier - "These plans, he continued, in essence call for the putting in of physical infrastructure, namely sidewalks with jogging and cycle tracks adequately lit and landscaped which would in turn encourage tourists to use and enjoy. As a result he reasoned, the value of properties along the same strip of sidewalk would increase dramatically as it would be well used by visitors."

The increased traffic from the sidewalk usage will actually encourage more walk in business for any business located along it. The small shack places will probably be hurt the least, as it is rather easy to move a shack back 15 feet to accommodate the new sidewalks.

For the smaller businesses - this may be the very best thing that ever happened to their business. A well lit sidewalk will encourage more business not just during the day but even into the evening hours.

That makes sense. Thanks for the positive light.
See you in November!

[murph]

I know one person who's gonna be happy... the peanut man! Imagine how much time that sidewalk will shave off of his route... he'll be up and down whistlin all ovah the place!

[Kahuna3]

This is great! really, really great!
I must say I was a 'doubting Thomas' when news of this first broke, but to see it coming together so quickly - yah, mon and big ups to all involved.
It will definitely change the experience of walking to/from town - for the good, and safety will be greatly improved.

Here's a thought - maybe people walking along the sidewalk will not be 'beeped' by route taxiis!! It makes sense right? Why beep a guy walking along the sidewalk, if he wanted a taxi he would be out on the road. Wouldn't that be great! I mean, think how many beeps will be eliminated if that happens. Getting 'beeped' 10 times a minute is annoying, so maybe these sidewalks will have a serendipitous noise reduction impact too.

[msbaltimore]

Very exciting news. No more watching out for dips and holes when walking.

[Kimbobwee]

K3....great respone. Me personally...I think it is a good move as far as "you can't stop progress".....I still prefer the risk. That's why I love walking the West End. Just hav'n some some Fun, ya know. How ya do'in by the way?

[kaycee]

Good to hear!

[Sam I Am]

Any update on the sidewalk progress? How far has it been completed?

[Bnewb]

Sam...they r up to Grand Pineapple...most of the way is paved & other sections have been dug out & will be ready to pour very shortly....

[poolguywindsor]

Bnewb, did they figure out what to do in front of the Yoga Centre?

[Sam I Am]

Nice! Thanks Lisa. As you know I do a lot of walking so I am hopeful they will be mostly complete by late November.