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Old 12-21-2016, 06:36 AM
 
Location: Kirkwood
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Maybe getting rid of the antiquated parking minimums, so developers do not have to overbuild parking garages and surface parking would help to preserve tree canopy in dense development.

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A proposed amendment to the Tree Protection Ordinance of the City of Atlanta called “Tree Trust Fund” was adopted unanimously by the Atlanta City Council last month. This amendment allows for purchase of forested property that meets certain criteria. The Tree Trust Fund, which has primarily funded new tree planting in the past, may now be used to purchase forested property to protect the existing canopy.

Each property proposed for purchase will be evaluated and vetted individually for suitability. Once purchased, it must be preserved as forested land and be available for free public access.
Atlanta approves tree protection ordinance to buy forested land
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Old 12-21-2016, 11:06 AM
 
Location: Atlanta
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I like this, the more trees retained the better. It's one of our best assets
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Old 12-21-2016, 11:22 AM
 
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We've got some great tree cover here in the ATL.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5p9vl2zkYs
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Old 12-21-2016, 11:33 AM
 
Location: Kirkwood
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Greenway Acquisition - City of Atlanta, Watershed Management
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Old 12-24-2016, 03:25 PM
 
Location: Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte, and Raleigh
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Maybe getting rid of the antiquated parking minimums, so developers do not have to overbuild parking garages and surface parking would help to preserve tree canopy in dense development.


Atlanta approves tree protection ordinance to buy forested land
That is very unlikely to occur. I've already been involved with discussion of that and the answer is nope. Parking minimums for developments will remain.
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Old 12-24-2016, 05:32 PM
 
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Maybe getting rid of the antiquated parking minimums, so developers do not have to overbuild parking garages and surface parking would help to preserve tree canopy in dense development.
It would be nice to see the city get up on its hind legs and draw the line on parking.
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