Growing with Green Project Area

Growing with Green Project Area

• In-town commercial site

• MidTown redevelopment activity

• High profile site

Looking at the Village on 13th

• Shopping center, south of 13th Street– Built in 1940s– Upgrades began in

2003, completed 2007

Looking at the Village on 13th

• Shopping center, north of 13th Street– Built in 1950s– Purchased by

Jackson-Burgin in 2003.

– Upgrades completed in 2008

Economic Reasons

• Attract and retain top merchants

• Offer property that represents merchant image

• Provide space pleasing to customers

Community Connections

• Live, work, and play• Provide inviting

places to shop/dine• Meet needs of

community• Lead the way in

revitalized vision for MidTown area

Increasing Canopy

• Value of trees• Professional forestry

expertise • Local ordinances and

policies • Tree longevity and

maintenance

Increasing Canopy

Planting Plan• Access• Parking• Utilities• Visibility

Increasing Canopy

Protecting the Investment

• Trees worth $$$$• Record drought• Outdoor watering

restrictions

Collect Rainwater!

Collecting Rainwater

• $20,000 tank• $8,000 crane• $15,000 filtering system• $20,000 drain tile

reconnections• Other costs• More than $75,000!

Ability to water trees anytime = Priceless!

Growing with Green