Cohousing-L Mailing List: Cohousing Walkways/Pathways - Request for Information

[Charlie Shew (charlies]

Hello All,

I am working with Heartwood Cohousing in southwestern Colorado, USA to
develop 14 more homes to add to 24 existing homes and a common house. We
are hoping to field some input on other communities' journeys of choosing,
constructing, and maintaining pathway materials and sizes. Our evaluation
of pathway alternatives are based on the following criteria: Pathways are
economical, accessible for wheelchairs, practical for snow removal, strong
enough for fire trucks, clean (not muddy when wet), beautiful, durable, and
low maintenance.

We would like to know the following from anyone willing to answer (we are
primarily looking at concrete, including stamped and colored, and pavers):

   -
   - What are your pathways made out?
   - How wide are they?
   - How much maintenance do they require (time and cost)?
   - Other pros and cons?
   - Have you been happy with them? Would you recommend them?

Yours in community,


*Charlie Shew, EIT*

Assistant Project Manager

Heartwood Phase 2

Bayfield, CO

M: 970.234.8418