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Equity-based park tree planting priorities

Ann Arbor

Summary

The committee is figuring out how to prioritize tree planting in economically disadvantaged parks, with the 2044 goal of 50% canopy in parks versus today's 48%. They want a clearer process with Parks so projects don't fall through the cracks.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The committee discussed assigning a proportion of Elizabeth Dean Fund money to equity-based projects and a proportion to filling existing tree gaps.

✅Who benefits

Residents of economically disadvantaged neighborhoods with fewer trees.

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