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Committee eyes MCI master plan landscaping as chance to advocate for native, pollinator‑friendly plants
Summary
Members agreed the MCI development has a long timeline but presents an early chance to press for pollinator‑friendly landscaping; the committee will monitor the planning process and consider recommendations for native plants in public and project landscaping.
Committee members highlighted the MCI master plan as a long‑term opportunity to incorporate native, pollinator‑friendly plants into public landscaping. One member noted that many landscaping decisions happen early in the planning process because they connect to funding and developer plans, and urged persistent advocacy to ensure greenery in the plan includes pollinator‑friendly species.
Members discussed what ‘‘pollinator‑friendly’’ means and suggested follow‑up work to craft a clear recommendation for native plantings. The committee agreed to monitor MCI timelines and to use town meeting lead times to push for inclusion of pollinator‑centric landscaping in project plans.
