The sidewalk outside Ashlee Gentile’s home in the Highland neighborhood is busted by a tree.
Although the City of Denver is aware of “major damage” to the sidewalk, the area isn’t being prioritized for repairs in the first wave of work that will commence next month as part of the rollout of Denver’s long-awaited citywide sidewalk program.
In the past, Gentile has been unable to lift the front of her foot, a condition called drop foot that causes toes to drag while walking. She also has trouble with mobility due to a spinal condition called spondylolisthesis.…