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Public comment: speakers propose living cactus ‘firewalls’ and large greenhouse gardens

3798044 · June 12, 2025
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Summary

Two public commenters proposed widespread use of living cactus fences as firebreaks and large greenhouse projects ("Genesis Gardens"), urging local and state action and offering volunteers and pads for planting.

During the public-comment portion of the meeting, two speakers urged the commission and city to consider living cactus fences as firebreaks and to promote large greenhouse gardens for community food and medicinal plant production.

Peter Alexander (who identified himself by several names during his remarks) described a vision he called "Genesis Gardens" and…

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