CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) — Cortland city officials are going on a walking tour. 

Ward Walks begins on Wednesday, April 30 in the city’s first ward. “The goal of this initiative,” Mayor Steve said, “is to assess the state of city streets, sidewalks, green spaces and housing stock, as well as to hear ideas and concerns firsthand from residents. Together, let’s take a closer look at our neighborhoods, the future we’re building and ways to improve them.”

The full schedule is below:

Ward 1

Wednesday, April 30 – Loope Street & W. Main Street – Smith School
Thursday, May 1 – 281 & Summit – Suggett Park, Birch Building

Ward 2

Wednesday, May 7 – N. Main Street & Homer Ave – Parker School
Thursday, May 8 – Groton Ave & Woodruff Street – Cortland Mental Health

Ward 3

Monday, May 12 – Glenn Street & Groton Ave – Water Works
Thursday, May 15 – Floral Ave & Madison Street – Cortland Rural Cemetery

Ward 4

Wednesday, June 4 – Owego Street & Tompkins Street – Barry School
Thursday, June 5 – Raymond Ave & Delaware Ave – American Legion

Ward 5

Wednesday, June 11 – Kent Road & Sunnyfield Drive – Beaudry Park
Thursday, June 12 – Reynolds Ave & Stewart Place – Randall School

Ward 6

Monday, June 16 – Miller Street & Morris Ave – St. Mary’s School
Thursday, June 19 – Locust Ave City Line – Yaman Park

Ward 7

Tuesday, June 24 – Church Street & Elm Street – Cortland Community Center
Wednesday, June 25 – Dunsmore Ave & Port Watson Street – HomeTowne Suites

Ward 8

Wednesday, July 2 – Port Watson Street & Pendleton Street – Kaufman Center
Thursday, July 3 – Kellogg Road & Brook Drive – Port Watson Conference Center

The weekly walks will begin at 5 p.m.