If you cross Chestnut St. NW in Washington, DC, from Western Avenue to Oregon Avenue, you will see "No Sidewalks in Hawthorne" signs, but now also "Yes, Sidewal

If you cross Chestnut St. NW in Washington, DC, from Western Avenue to Oregon Avenue, you will see "No Sidewalks in Hawthorne" signs, but now also "Yes, Sidewalks in Hawthorne". The No signs are older, and the opposition had some odd arguments--sidewalks would lead to more crime. (Who is that is ready for burglary or robbery, but afraid to walk in the street?) In my own neighborhood there are arguments back and forth. I'd be happy to see sidewalks added where they aren't, but I'd hate to see mature trees damaged.