Monroe Block Development

**iheartthed** · September-30-19, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by 48307

They're moving the barriers so they're no longer blocking the sidewalk. I'm not quite sure why they ever blocked the sidewalk to begin with, considering the goals of Gilbert to have a vibrant, functioning downtown.

I'm not sure why the block the sidewalks, but I've seen that be done in the first stage of many construction projects in NYC

**Scottathew** · September-30-19, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by iheartthed

I'm not sure why the block the sidewalks, but I've seen that be done in the first stage of many construction projects in NYC

I should have been more specific. I'm not sure why they would block the sidewalk and then not do anything for over a year. Blocking the sidewalk is a necessary negative during construction, but does not need to be done 1+ year in advance.