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Further Listening: The Policy of Denver's Broken Sidewalks (via City Cast Denver)

Further Listening: The Policy of Denver's Broken Sidewalks (via City Cast Denver)

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Further Listening: The Policy of Denver's Broken Sidewalks (via City Cast Denver)

FromLaws of Notion

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Dec 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Coal at Sunset fans: if you enjoy diving into policy and you're looking for a little extra weekend listening before episode #5 debuts on Monday, we wanted to share this fun podcast segment produced by our friends at City Cast Denver. This story from late September looks at sidewalks. (Yes, sidewalks.) Denver’s sidewalks are in a sorry state. And that’s if you’re lucky enough to live in a neighborhood that has them at all. They’re broken, crumbling, and in desperate need of repair. But who should pay for that? It’s a trickier question than it may seem. As you’ll hear, this topic is a great example of how hyper local policies can have big impacts on our daily lives. Each weekday, City Cast Denver features in-depth conversations just like this one, showcasing the artists, politicians, activists, and leaders who make the city great, plus daily news updates. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Find even more from City Cast Denver via their newsletter (https://denver.citycast.fm/newsletter/) or on Twitter at @citycastdenver.
Released:
Dec 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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