Summary
Councilwoman Jackson pressed for street lighting and ADA improvements around the big Phoenix/OSF redevelopment, citing a survey where 51% of residents called crime the neighborhood's biggest challenge. Staff said most lighting projects are funded only in out-years; a report-back is coming.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
$800,000 budgeted for sidewalks and ADA ramps; about $2.5 million in state street-lighting funds still pending.
South Side residents near the Phoenix redevelopment who cited crime and poor sidewalks as top concerns.
Pedestrians forced into dangerous roadways.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 27, 2026
Councilwoman Jackson pressed for street lighting and ADA improvements around the big Phoenix/OSF redevelopment, citing a survey where 51% of residents called crime the neighborhood's biggest challenge. Staff said most lighting projects are funded only in out-years; a report-back is coming.
City Council - Jul 14, 2026
A local resident and transit rider highlighted critical safety hazards caused by missing sidewalks on busy corridors like Rich Woods Avenue and damaged pedestrian ramps, urging infrastructure investment over downtown projects.
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