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Streetscape task force formed to address Poplar and Germantown Road tree canopy and utility corridors
Summary
A newly formed streetscape task force reported early work on selecting pilot areas, coordinating with Memphis Light, Gas & Water on trimming and utility-corridor planting, and exploring a template to improve tree canopy along major corridors.
Commissioners and staff reported progress on the Streetscape Task Force and related tree and corridor issues at the Jan. 28 meeting, describing an initiative to address the uneven tree canopy along Poplar Avenue and Germantown Road where utility lines affect tree species and pruning.
Why it matters: Tree canopy and streetscape design affect neighborhood character, stormwater and property values. The task force plans pilot-area work and seeks coordination with…
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