Committee debates whether to include tree canopy and non-borough natural spaces in RFP scope
Members discussed including wooded areas, steep slopes, wetlands and stormwater assets in the Green Space Initiative; the committee favored acknowledging these natural assets in the RFP but cautioned against expanding scope beyond borough control.
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Committee members continued discussion over whether tree canopy and natural green spaces—such as wooded areas, steep slopes, wetlands and stormwater areas—should be included in the initiative’s scope. Members noted benefits including cooling and biodiversity but cautioned about jurisdictional limits where parcels are not borough-owned.
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