Politics & Government
Poe Drive Sidewalk Project May Be A Joint Effort
A developer is building homes in the area of Poe Drive, and has proposed building 1,000 feet of sidewalks along the road.
VESTAVIA HILLS, AL - A development on Poe Avenue in Cahaba Heights may include 1,000 feet of sidewalks, which might end up becoming a joint effort between the city and the developer. At a Nov. 19 work session, City Engineer Christopher Brady said the proposed partnership with developer Charles Kessler would cost the city $49,999.
A report by the Vestavia Voice said Kessler is building homes in the area of Poe Drive, and the city would pay Kessler upon the installation of the sidewalks.The total cost of the project would be between $130,000 and $140,000, which would include widening, curb and gutter work, drainage work and sidewalk installation
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The move would increase connectivity in the Cahaba Heights area, as the city has planned sidewalk installation along both Crosshaven Drive and Green Valley Road. Poe Drive is also on schedule to receive resurfacing work.
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