This area is 60' wide and 8' long. It is considered town property so gas/sewer line runs underneath. We are responsible for maintaining it. Right now, I have a concrete sidewalk that runs from the curb to our steps. Other than that, it's all weeds with one last very large old tree (also town property). I can't figure out how to make it look good. I want low maintenance and attractive. Suggestions have ranged from sod, to pavers (not practical because they'd be dug up if town needs to do work), grass seed (people walk on this as they pass our house so not practical) to stones. Stones appear to be the most practical but I'm not sure of how they would look - I don't want a low class look (sorry if that offends). ANY other suggestions/recommendations/ideas.