2026–27 · City-wide
More green space for pollinators and flood control
The resident asks for more green space to provide habitat for pollinators and animals, absorb rainwater to prevent flooding, and give access to nature.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
More greenspace. For the dual benefit of habitat for pollinators and pther animals, as well as a place for rainwater to go to prevent flooding
Who it helps and why
Access to nature in areas where it is otherwise absent
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- July 30, 2026
- 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.
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