New sidewalk on Michael Street
About this project
The City of London is committed to providing safe, convenient, and accessible mobility choices for all residents. As part of this commitment, new sidewalks are added each year on streets that currently lack them, to bolster connectivity and provide more mobility options.
In November 2023, City Council approved a Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan for the Huron Heights neighbourhood that includes adding a sidewalk on one side of Michael Street from Michael Circle to Cheapside Street.
The next step of the process is to evaluate different options for the sidewalk location with resident input. The sidewalk construction is then planned to begin in spring or summer of 2025.
Above: A map of the proposed sidewalk along Michael Street.
Design options
There three design options being consider for the sidewalk:
- The standard location for most sidewalks is behind the curb with a wide grass boulevard between the curb and sidewalk, leaving space for trees.
- Another typical location for sidewalks is behind the curb, immediately adjacent to the curb.
- A final option is to narrow the roadway for vehicles by shifting the curb toward the centre of the road, and locating the sidewalk near the existing curb location.
The examples pictured below show the three different options of sidewalks assessed by the City.
Please complete this feedback from to share your preference.
| 1. Grass boulevard example - the sidewalk is behind the curb with a wide grass boulevard between the curb and sidewalk. | 2. Curb adjacent sidewalk example - the sidewalk is behind the curb and immediately adjacent to the curb. | 3. Sidewalk with road narrowing example - the roadway is narrowed by shifting the curb toward the centre of the road. |
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On-street meeting
Resident input also helps to inform the sidewalk design. The City will host an on-street meeting to hear from residents about their lived experience and priorities when it comes to their street, and to address any questions or comments about the project. The on-street meeting will take place on Thursday, November 14, between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., weather permitting. City staff will be wearing orange reflective clothing, standing at the northwest corner of Michael Street and Patann Drive near the fire hydrant.
If weather does not permit an on-street meeting, City staff will be available on the same evening at Stronach Community Recreation Center from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
If you cannot attend either of these meeting options and wish to provide feedback, you can complete the feedback form online or please contact the City Project Manager directly by phone or email.
Land Survey
As part of the design and review process, land surveyors from the City may be seen over the coming weeks collecting survey information in your neighbourhood to gather information for this project such as location of trees and vegetation, hydro poles, etc., as well as topography of the street, including driveways.
The surveyors will be working primarily on the street and in the front yards of properties. There is no need for the surveyors to enter your dwelling or access your back yard.
After the survey is complete, the City will consider factors such as trees and vegetation, existing driveways, on-street parking, emergency vehicle access, winter road maintenance, and streetlighting when determining the best fit and design for a sidewalk.