On the right side of this Museum of North Idaho photo that was likely taken circa 1908, shows an example of the wooden sidewalks that were mandated in the downtown Coeur d’Alene corridor by Village Ordinance No. 16. The walkway was expected to be 8 feet wide and constructed of wooden planks nailed to stringers placed 8 feet apart.
April 25, 2025
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MOVING HISTORY FORWARD: Ordinance No. 16 — Regulating construction of Coeur d’Alene’s early sidewalks
Sidewalks have been a major topic of discussion at recent meetings of the Coeur d’Alene City Council. The focus of the council’s deliberations has been Council Bill No. 25-1008. With Thirty percent of the city now lacking sidewalks, accessibility issues need to be rectified. To address the problem, some council members have proposed amendments to city codes to establish “Priority Pedestrian Corridors,” thereby eliminating exemptions to the ordinance. Despite much discussion, the council has failed to reach a consensus and has postponed further consideration until their May meeting.