Residents Connect with City Leaders at Custer Neighborhood Desserts on the Driveway Event - LKW

On June 18, residents of the Custer neighborhood gathered at the community garden at United Methodist Church for a Desserts on the Driveway event with City Council Members Patti Belle, Philip Lindholm, and Paul Bocchi.

The event provided an opportunity for neighbors to connect with city leaders, share concerns, and discuss ideas for improving the community. Topics raised by residents included the need for regular needle cleanup at Kiwanis Park, additional activities and programs for teens and pre-teens in Lakewood, and traffic safety concerns throughout the neighborhood.

Residents expressed particular concern about speeding vehicles on Onyx Drive SW near Oakbrook Elementary School and discussed the potential need for speed bumps or other traffic-calming measures. Community members also requested information about community gardens located throughout Lakewood and shared concerns about heavy traffic and congestion along 88th Street.

Desserts on the Driveway continues to provide a valuable forum for residents to engage directly with elected officials and city staff, helping to identify neighborhood priorities and strengthen connections throughout the community.