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Advocates urge bond dollars for parks, tree canopy and green infrastructure
Summary
Representatives from Evergreen Austin, TreeFolks and allied experts told the task force that investing in parkland, tree canopy and green infrastructure addresses heat, air quality and equity and yields economic returns.
Representatives from Evergreen Austin, TreeFolks and allied experts urged the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force on May 27 to prioritize parkland acquisition, tree canopy and other green infrastructure in the 2026 bond package.
Alexandria Anderson, a board member of Evergreen Austin, told the group that Austin is becoming park‑deficient in every council district and argued the city should "protect and acquire as much parkland and open space as possible, as quickly as possible." Amanda Massino,…
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