[CalgaryTiger]

Along with drainage would it also not allow for expansion and contraction?

 

[Mountain Man]

They wouldn't leave gravel strips in the sidewalk, heavy rain, snow blowers and people walking would scour the gravel out and leave an uneven sidewalk.

 

[potatopizzafan]

They wouldn't leave gravel strips in the sidewalk, heavy rain, snow blowers and people walking would scour the gravel out and leave an uneven sidewalk.

You're right, looks like they've been filled in with the tactile strips now

 

[BrandedBlue]

Power poles are coming down on 34 Avenue today!

 

[adamyyc]

Power poles are coming down on 34 Avenue today! View attachment 614282

This is such an improvement! Reduced street clutter, paving the way for wider sidewalks with fewer obstacles.

 

[Surrealplaces]

I'm the self proclaimed king of the power pole haters, so this is like an early Christmas present for me.

 

[Mountain Man]

No Festivus pole? lol