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Resident urges city to expand fruit-tree plantings and edible landscaping in Irving parks
Summary
A resident asked the council, parks staff and the Green Board to consider planting fruit trees and supporting urban agriculture initiatives in Irving parks and public spaces, citing regional programs and potential food yields.
Jefferson Braga used the public-comment period at the May 29 Irving City Council meeting to encourage the council and parks staff to consider planting fruit trees and expanding edible landscaping across Irving.
Braga suggested the city and Irving Parks coordinate with the Green Board to plant fruit trees in parks, along rail corridors and near stations, and proposed that…
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