Advisory committee approves revised River Street tree program, adds co‑design and impact‑zone clarifications

Aug 18, 2026

The River Street advisory committee approved a revised tree program that guarantees replacement of removed street trees plus up to two additional street trees (subject to space and expert review), clarifies the project impact zone, and instructs staff to include the program specifications in the RFP. Staff will take the plan to City Council for preliminary approval.

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The River Street advisory committee voted to approve the River Street Tree Program (version four) with amendments clarifying the project's impact zone, establishing homeowner co‑design with expert feedback, and directing that final tree numbers and species be determined collaboratively.

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