Open for Comment Environment Planning Citywide

Urban Tree Canopy Plan

The city is preparing a long-term tree canopy plan focused on shade equity, climate resilience, species diversity, and sustainable maintenance.

Urban Tree Canopy Plan project area and community engagement concept.
Project notice: Open for Comment The project team will publish an engagement summary and use community priorities to shape the draft implementation strategy.
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Project overview

The city is preparing a long-term tree canopy plan focused on shade equity, climate resilience, species diversity, and sustainable maintenance.

What this project delivers

  • A high-resolution canopy and heat-vulnerability assessment.
  • Neighborhood planting and maintenance priorities.
  • Updated standards for tree protection, watering, and species selection.

Community involvement

Residents can map planting opportunities, attend neighborhood tree walks, and comment on draft canopy goals through the end of the month.

Community members want decisions documented clearly and engagement to continue after construction or adoption.

Community engagement summary

What happens next

The project team will publish an engagement summary and use community priorities to shape the draft implementation strategy.

Project team

Sustainability & Forestry leads the work with Procurement, Communications, operations staff, and community partners.

Project timeline

Updated July 17, 2026

  1. Discovery and scope

    February 1, 2026 – July 22, 2026

    Discovery and scope for Urban Tree Canopy Plan, including documented decisions and public updates.

  2. Community review

    July 22, 2026 – January 8, 2027

    Community review for Urban Tree Canopy Plan, including documented decisions and public updates.

    Current phase · 12% complete
  3. Design and approvals

    January 8, 2027 – June 28, 2027

    Design and approvals for Urban Tree Canopy Plan, including documented decisions and public updates.

  4. Delivery and closeout

    June 28, 2027 – December 15, 2027

    Delivery and closeout for Urban Tree Canopy Plan, including documented decisions and public updates.

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