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Residents push council to reassess greenway route and back 24,000‑tree 'Leaf Out' goal
Raleigh City Council - Public Comment · April 14, 2026
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Summary
Speakers asked the council to choose less costly greenway options amid a budget shortfall and urged funding for a Leaf Out initiative to plant 24,000 trees in Raleigh by 2032 as a climate, health and equity investment.
Jane Hubben told council members that the Anderson Drive greenway route could cost far more than originally budgeted: a bond referendum initially allocated about $4.5 million for three segments, but one segment's cost may rise toward $11 million. She suggested choosing a less expensive alignment to fill budget gaps and questioned whether Clean…
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