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Council directs tree‑wells in sidewalk capital projects, asks staff to define feasibility and partner on plantings
Summary
Council instructed staff to include tree wells in sidewalk capital projects that are still in design or can be adjusted without excessive cost, to work with community groups on plantings and to define feasibility standards including ADA and safety constraints.
Richmond City Council directed staff to include tree wells in sidewalk capital projects that are still in design or where modest change orders could add planting space, and to develop a clear feasibility definition tied to updated sidewalk standards and ADA requirements.
Councilmembers said the direction is intended to capture opportunities to expand the city’s tree canopy and avoid future…
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