Berkeley Neighborhood Association

DENVER ENCOURAGES BUILDERS TO COMMUNICATE WITH NEIGHBORS

Sep 01, 2000

When construction in the neighborhood takes place, neighbors need to prepare for sounds and sights quite out of the ordinary for their peaceful enclave-hammers, saws, trucks, dumpsters, and portable toilets. Workers' trucks and private cars may complicate the parking situation on the block.

Neighborhood residents and contractors who use the 4-C Solution of coping with construction should:

1. Communicate
A sign on site, a flyer, a letter to residents in the immediate area explaining the project and anticipated schedule can alleviate much of the residents' concerns.

2. Common Sense
Remember there are residents who need to come and go to work; blocking alleys can be a concern when construction begins.

3. Courtesy
Builders can work to the limit of the law, which allows construction noise from 7 am to 10 pm seven days a week.

4. Compromise
Begins when builders and neighbors consider each other's point of view. For example, a contractor might limit working hours and high noise operations to the middle of the day.