Give Your Opinion on Village Sidewalks

The Village is testing a new paving product for Village sidewalks and would like your input.

The sidewalk in front of Chase Park has been replaced with a new material, called “stamped concrete” in lieu of the natural bluestone and cobblestones that the Village has previously used. The stamped concrete is tinted concrete that is stamped to give the appearance of individual stones. It also requires expansion joints every four feet to prevent cracking due to frost.

When asked to comment on the change, Village Manager Al Gatta said, “Although nothing can take the place of the aesthetics of natural cobblestone and bluestone, the product and tint that we are testing costs much less and holds up much better under weather conditions and just routine wear. The natural product is costly to maintain. Over the years it has cracked and expanded and broken up, creating heel hazards. It has also become a problem for snow removal, retained gum and foods and has “shaled” (peeled in layers). The natural product has caused a number of trips and falls and we have received quite a few claims.”

The synthetic stamped concrete and the natural bluestone are pictured here and the Village would like your feedback on which one you prefer. Please comment below!

Stamped Concrete Sidewalk in front of Chase Park

Traditional Bluestone and Cobblestones