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City consultants propose Firewise, drought‑tolerant landscape redesign for Pocatello entryways; council weighs grant limits and maintenance
Summary
Planning staff and consultant The Land Group presented six concepts that favor drought‑tolerant native plants, Firewise principles and phased implementation. A $128,000 grant is available for implementation bound to Pocatello Creek and $17,400 for parks labor; council asked staff to prioritize Pocatello Creek and prepare phased cost estimates and maintenance plans.
City planning staff and consultant Maggie Clark of The Land Group presented design options for six entryways and roadway interchanges, emphasizing Firewise strategies, native and drought-tolerant plant mixes, water conservation and long-term maintenance.
Clark said the public-comment period generated roughly 60 responses; common themes were enthusiasm for native plants and trees, interest in the drainage-pond redesign and concern about maintenance costs. "We wanted to support public health, safety and welfare by reducing the risk of wildfires," Clark said, and…
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