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<p class="MsoNormal">We are looking for alternative sidewalk treatments adjacent to mature American elms for a new apartment development in an older neighbourhood near our city center (Osborne Village). The proposed sidewalk is within 2 m of the trees where
there has never been a sidewalk previously. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We are looking for a treatment other than concrete or pavers. Has anyone had experience with rubber sidewalks or other materials / methods in conditions similar to ours – freeze/thaw cycles, clay soils, very active winter road maintenance
program (de-icing salt and snow clearing equipment on sidewalks)? The sidewalk would have to withstand sidewalk snow clearing equipment and meet accessibility design standards.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Any information would be greatly appreciated!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#276327">Martha Barwinsky<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#276327">City Forester<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#276327">City of Winnipeg<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#276327">105-1155 Pacific Ave.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#276327">Winnipeg, Manitoba<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#276327">R3E 3P1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#276327">Ph: 204-986-3701<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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