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Committee advances measure to trim city landscaping for sightlines while protecting 40% tree‑canopy goal
Summary
A committee advanced a measure sponsored by Councilwoman Owens directing city maintenance to improve sightlines at public properties for safety while ensuring the Green Cincinnati Plan’s 40% urban tree canopy goal is not compromised.
The Public Safety and Governance Committee moved forward an item sponsored by Councilwoman Owens directing city administration to adjust maintenance of city‑owned landscaping to improve sightlines for public safety while accounting for the Green Cincinnati Plan’s 40% urban tree canopy target. Committee members characterized the proposal as a balance between public safety and canopy preservation.
“Green Cincinnati Plan, we the tree canopy is so important…But this is a really important step forward,” Council…
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