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Slow 311 Pothole Repairs in Sunnyside
Pothole requests in Sunnyside take far longer to close than the city average.
The problem
Pothole requests in Sunnyside take far longer to close than the city average.
Why it matters
When we compare how many days it takes to close pothole requests by neighborhood, Sunnyside sits well above the typical turnaround. Slow repairs damage cars and signal that some areas wait longer for basic services.
A possible solution
Ask Public Works to review crew routing and prioritize the longest-open pothole requests in this ZIP.
Who can help
Public Works, district council member, neighborhood association
Where this shows up
Difficulty
Repeat Flooding Complaints Near Brays Bayou
A handful of streets generate drainage complaints after every storm.
The problem
A handful of streets generate drainage complaints after every storm.
Slow 311 Pothole Repairs in Sunnyside
Pothole requests in Sunnyside take far longer to close than the city average.
The problem
Pothole requests in Sunnyside take far longer to close than the city average.
Park Access Gaps in Gulfton
Dense neighborhoods like Gulfton have less park space per resident.
The problem
Dense neighborhoods like Gulfton have less park space per resident.
Permit Delays Slowing Small Builders
Some permit types sit in review far longer than others.
The problem
Some permit types sit in review far longer than others.
Illegal Dumping Hotspots
A few areas report illegal dumping again and again.
The problem
A few areas report illegal dumping again and again.
Missing Coordinates Hide Real Problems
Many service records lack working map coordinates.
The problem
Many service records lack working map coordinates.