Urban Forestry Master Plan Accepted
Summary
The city formally accepted its plan to grow the tree canopy, but residents warned that weak fines let developers treat tree removal as a cost of doing business, and questioned whether canopy is actually increasing.
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Last discussed Jan 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Commissioner Glassman said achieving the plan's canopy goal could cost tens of millions of dollars.
Everyone who benefits from cooler streets, less flooding and cleaner air — plus the neighborhoods getting replanted trees.
Residents near developments removing mature trees without meaningful penalty.
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