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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Local scam too scary for parents to ignore ... Log shortage forces another round of layoffs at Rough & Ready ... Central Point council approves pot tax ballot proposal ... Local scam too scary for parents to ignore ... Log shortage forces another round of layoffs at Rough & Ready ... Central Point council approves pot tax ballot proposal ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Sidewalks are up to the city now Comment By Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune Posted Sep. 21, 2014 at 2:00 AM By Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune Posted Sep. 21, 2014 at 2:00 AM » Social News I notice that the low-income development on Spring Street is apparently complete with no sidewalks. Directly west is the Berkeley development with all utilities in, and sidewalks, as well. Who makes that determination? — Mack G., via email Mack, developers have built most of the city’s sidewalks, according to Medford Public Works Director Cory Crebbin. But in this case, in part because of a legal agreement, the burden is on the city. The Housing Authority of Jackson County originally designed the Cherry Creek Apartment complex with sidewalks, a bike lane, curbs, gutters and a small setback along Spring Street, per the city’s code. However, some neighbors didn't want a low-income development in their neighborhood and didn't want to lose the trees and footpath on that property, so they convinced the Medford City Council to reject the project in September 2011. Eventually an agreement was reached in which the Housing Authority agreed to reduce the size of the complex from 100 units to 50 units and to transfer 2.5 acres of the 6-acre property to the city for the expansion of Donahue-Frohnmayer Park and a buffer between the complex and Spring Street. In exchange, the city gave the Housing Authority a commercially zoned lot at the corner of Sixth and Grape streets — near Since You Asked headquarters — for another 50 units of low-income housing. The Cherry Creek Apartments were completed in April. And now the city of Medford owns the strip of land in front of the apartments. “We wanted to see those improvements, and we wanted to be a good neighbor, so we gave $279,215 to the city to offset the cost of those improvements,” said Andrea Miranda, one of the Housing Authority’s developers. Crebbin said the city envisions sidewalks along all its streets, but he also said the section of Spring Street doesn't have to be improved until that chunk of property is developed. So, Mack, the short answer to your question is: It's the city's responsibility, but there are no immediate plans to install sidewalks. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. By Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune Posted Sep. 21, 2014 at 2:00 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501