Natural Infrastructure

N-1 Update the citywide urban tree canopy assessment every ten years and maintain a current street

Update the citywide urban tree canopy assessment every ten years and maintain a current street tree inventory. At least 40% citywide canopy coverage and 15% canopy coverage in downtown.

N-2 Accelerate tree replacement programming in neighborhoods that will be most impacted by urban he

Accelerate tree replacement programming in neighborhoods that will be most impacted by urban heat island effect and Emerald Ash Borer

N-3 Prioritize tree planting in areas of concentrated poverty and low tree canopy coverage

Prioritize tree planting in areas of concentrated poverty and low tree canopy coverage

N-4 Build relationships and trust with community members; support early maintenance and care of tre

Build relationships and trust with community members; support early maintenance and care of trees

N-5 Engage faith, civic, and citizen groups to partner to organize volunteer opportunities to plant

Engage faith, civic, and citizen groups to partner to organize volunteer opportunities to plant public and private trees

N-6 Consider rooftop solar access in commercial and industrial districts when determining which typ

Consider rooftop solar access in commercial and industrial districts when determining which types of trees to plant

N-7 Promote the proactive replacement of declining ash trees with a diverse mix of species to build

Promote the proactive replacement of declining ash trees with a diverse mix of species to build urban forest resiliency and maintain canopy cover

N-8 Use vegetative cover to help stabilize slopes, reduce slope failure, and minimize waterbody sed

Use vegetative cover to help stabilize slopes, reduce slope failure, and minimize waterbody sedimentation

N-9 Expand and connect green spaces so they are welcoming and within walking distance of all reside

Expand and connect green spaces so they are welcoming and within walking distance of all residents, especially in underserved communities where there are greater proportions of impervious surfaces

N-10 Improve the ecological functionality of and resiliency of parks and open space through green i

Improve the ecological functionality of and resiliency of parks and open space through green infrastructure, stormwater management, and plant diversity and pollinator-friendly habitat

N-11 Foster environmental stewardship, community health, and cultural and ecological learnings alon

Foster environmental stewardship, community health, and cultural and ecological learnings along the Mississippi River through the implementation of the Great River Passage Initiative

N-12 Encourage the use of low-impact landscaping to reduce consumption of water and chemicals in ya

Encourage the use of low-impact landscaping to reduce consumption of water and chemicals in yard and lawn, improve permeability to reduce stormwater runoff, and sequester more carbon in soil

N-13 Encourage the use of Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDs) for new development

Encourage the use of Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDs) for new development

N-14 Ensure availability of high quality compost from organics collection to businesses and residen

Ensure availability of high quality compost from organics collection to businesses and residents to help improve soil quality

N-15 Ensure water treatment and distribution infrastructure is resilient to potential hazards

Ensure water treatment and distribution infrastructure is resilient to potential hazards

N-16 Support regional efforts to address groundwater usage and recharge

Support regional efforts to address groundwater usage and recharge

N-17 Collaborate with partner agencies on water quality improvement efforts, including capital proj

Collaborate with partner agencies on water quality improvement efforts, including capital projects and programming

N-18 Implement additional strategies included in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to improve the resilie

Implement additional strategies included in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to improve the resilience of natural infrastructure through an equity lens

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