Robertson Rd Breaking Precedent and Adding Green Buffers!!!

Robertson Road is making some big changes.  For years, despite guidelines on green buffers and sidewalk widths for our roadways, it seems that once a sidewalk goes in, that foot print is forever etched in concrete even if less than ideal. 

This project on Robertson Rd is a reversal of that notion.  The red arrows below point out the old sidewalk, which abuts the fast paced road loaded with heavy trucks.  The new sidewalk has a new green buffer and sidewalk that is set back off the road.

View of old sidewalk next to road and new sidewalk being placed.


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A few years back, New Natchez had the opportunity to add the proper green buffer width but, instead, they put the sidewalk in the same foot print. A big disappointment.  No room for trees.

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Sidewalks that are right up against the roadway do not feel safe or inviting.  One false step, and you are in the road. There is no protection from the elements.  


Nashville need sidewalks that are set back off the road with tree lined buffer (hence Shade Parade) to help with comfort, noise, and shielding from the sun.  Just look at the pictures below to see.