20180124 SPS First and Fifth, Trees, EventFirst St. and Fifth St. Intersection
Improvements
Quiet Zone Cost Options:
Scenario Estimated Total Cost
Low Cost: flex-posts $ 145K
(First and Fifth w/ driveway relocation)
High Cost: quad gates & concrete median $ 3.7M
(First, Fifth and Prosper Trail)
Long Term: grade separation $ 13.5M
(First and Prosper Trail)
Develop Tree Program
Existing and On-going Efforts
Tree Planting requirements for new development and homes
Trees planted at Parks and Town Property
Tree Preservation Ordinance
Tree North Texas Initiative
Goal -plant 18,000 trees by 2021
20,930 Trees Planted currently
30,000-35,000 projected to be planted by 2021
Tree Farm
Tree City USA Application
Arbor Day Celebration
Planted a tree
Provided proper tree planting instructions
Gave trees away to the public
•Champion Tree Program to start in 2018
Ways to enhance existing efforts:
•Increase Communication,
•Increase Ordinance requirements,
•Town Tree Survey,
•Hire an Arborist,
-Assist with the care of Town trees
-Provide advice to residents
-Host events and activities
•Give trees away to residents,
•Engage the ISD to strengthen their curriculum around trees,
•Others ?
Develop a Unique
Community Event
Existing and On-going Efforts
Christmas Festival
Fishing Derby
Community Picnic
Pride in the Sky (Cedarbrook Media)
Movie and Music in the Park (Cedarbrook Media)