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Growing with Green Project Area
• In-town commercial site
• MidTown redevelopment activity
• High profile site
Looking at the Village on 13th
• Shopping center, south of 13th Street– Built in 1940s– Upgrades began in
2003, completed 2007
Looking at the Village on 13th
• Shopping center, north of 13th Street– Built in 1950s– Purchased by
Jackson-Burgin in 2003.
– Upgrades completed in 2008
Economic Reasons
• Attract and retain top merchants
• Offer property that represents merchant image
• Provide space pleasing to customers
Community Connections
• Live, work, and play• Provide inviting
places to shop/dine• Meet needs of
community• Lead the way in
revitalized vision for MidTown area
Increasing Canopy
• Value of trees• Professional forestry
expertise • Local ordinances and
policies • Tree longevity and
maintenance
Increasing Canopy
Planting Plan• Access• Parking• Utilities• Visibility
Increasing Canopy
Protecting the Investment
• Trees worth $$$$• Record drought• Outdoor watering
restrictions
Collect Rainwater!
Collecting Rainwater
• $20,000 tank• $8,000 crane• $15,000 filtering system• $20,000 drain tile
reconnections• Other costs• More than $75,000!
Ability to water trees anytime = Priceless!
Growing with Green