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

[Kelly Bachman (happyvalleykelly]

We had gravel pathways for the first 15 years.  They contributed a steady
supply of silicate dust in our homes, even a shoes-off home.  Then we
replaced them with cement pathways 6 years ago.  We love our pathways now.
No maintenance required.  The main pathways are 4' wide and the subsidiary
pathways are 3' wide.  They have breaks every 12 to 20 feet where there is
a 9" gap in the concrete filled with sand and bricks.  These breaks are
attractive and allow for drainage in low spots.  We keep vehicles on the
outside so the pathways are just for pedestrians.  The units furthest from
fire-truck access were required to have sprinklers.

Bellingham Cohousing - 33 units in north west Washington state

On Wed, Jun 29, 2022 at 4:55 AM Charlie Shew <charlies [at] cohouser.co> wrote:

> 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
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