growing with green project area
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Growing with Green Project Area. In-town commercial site MidTown redevelopment activity High profile site. Looking at the Village on 13 th. Shopping center, south of 13 th Street Built in 1940s Upgrades began in 2003, completed 2007. Looking at the Village on 13 th. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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