Distinctive sidewalks are found in commercial zones or neighborhoods with unique design identities, such as the pink granite paving in parts of Midtown or hexagonal asphalt blocks near public parks. These walkways are heavily regulated by both the DOT and the Public Design Commission. Property owners responsible for these sidewalks must repair them using identical custom paving units and layout patterns to maintain the unified, specialized appearance of the local streetscape.
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