Case Stories
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Mr. O owns a home on a corner lot. He planted flowers and a hedge on the corner, on city property. He did it to make the area more attractive for everyone. Unfortunately, city trucks sometimes drove over the curb, damaging the flowers and hedge, which he replanted. Mr. O spoke to city staff who respected his intent and tried to fix the problem by setting up signs. This solution was not entirely successful. Mr. O approached the Ombudsman’s office, who called the city.
Result: The city has agreed to install some bollards which will physically prevent vehicles from riding over the curb.
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