Planters with shrubs or small trees on streets
Resident asks to expand city tree planting to include planters with shrubs or small trees where large trees don't fit, giving renters an easier way to request greenery.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Expand the city tree planting program to include planters with shrubs or small trees.
Who it helps and why
This would provide green areas for sidewalks or streets that may not be amenable for large trees (like those with underground utilities). Could be another way for renters to ask for a shrub or tree in front of their home without the commitment of having a tree pit. This could help in areas with primarily renters who are people of color, and who can't request new tree pits due to rules.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 31, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Sustainability
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Parks, trees & climate
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
City-wide ideas in Parks, trees & climate from the other cycles, up to 3 from each.
2026–27 (97 matching)
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2024–25 (54 matching)
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- Plant more trees and vegetation citywideResident asks for reforestation and more greenery to adapt to climate change and lower urban temperatures, especially helping people without air conditioning.2024–25City-wide