City of Charlottesville
“Growing trees and improving the environment are important
enough to be included in the City Council’s vision statement. Yet new housing
developments create challenges for the city’s vision of ‘a community with a
vibrant urban forest, tree‐lined streets and lush green neighborhoods.’ At its
meeting earlier this week, the council appeared to find a win-win, thanks to
engaged residents and a willing developer…
The council unanimously approved a $356,525 streetscape plan
for Water Street Extended that will now include more than 100 trees,
bike-friendly tree grates and 17 parking spaces. The street and a pedestrian
trail will extend toward the location of the Beer Run restaurant along the
railroad tracks and near the coal tower.
A member of the city’s tree commission initially discovered
the plan’s lack of street trees. The matter was then brought to the attention
of the PLACE Design task force.”
~Writes Effie Nicholaou of Charlottesville Tomorrow
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