The renovation included repairs of the sidewalk that connects to the driveway, as it was ugly and in disrepair.  

In the realm of more likely to get implemented though, the RTC is going to be doing a major reconstruction of Oddie Boulevard and put in a really nice cycletrack and large sidewalks.

Many times you can find a pin or chiseled cross in the sidewalk that will identify a property corner, but it's hit or miss, and you can't be 100% unless it's verified by a surveyor. 

More "isolated" north side crime.https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170202/wicker-park/armed-robbery-kidnapping-2100-west-division-street-january-8-2017WICKER PARK — A Wicker Park man, snatched off the sidewalk and forced into a car where he was beaten and robbed by three attackers last month, says he wants to warn others about the harrowing four-hour experience that has left him partially blinded in one eye.

Of course this speed bump is a liability which they are going to take down, which is only going to ruin the cosmetic look of the sidewalk...

@Linda Williams-Jasper  I was not aware that Walmart had such strict rules, last time I drove by one there were many signs on the side walks.

There's slight cosmetic work on the outside, sagging soffets (siding) and some concrete needs poured for two walkways to the sidewalk and also to the driveway.  

Infrastructure such as curb, gutter, sidewalk, electric, gas, putting in roads, and getting everything to the point of beginning construction? 

It is possible that if you have a concrete drive way its is not sloped down toward the sidewalk so that rain water will run off.

Have seen several in my area that spill on or near sidewalks.