GOING GREEN
Lewisville has targeted sections of the city that qualify as priority tree-planting areas.
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Protecting and expanding the city’s urban tree canopy is a priority.
46% is the average tree canopy coverage in Lewisville parks.
46% of the 10-minute walk to a park is shaded.
24% of Lewisville’s existing trails are shaded.
SOURCE: LEWISVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION/COMMUNITY IMPACT
While new parks are being built, investing in current infrastructure is Lewisville’s priority, Anaya said. “We really need to be strategic about identifying where we can cre- ate short connections to existing assets that would help alleviate those gaps,” Anaya said. City funds, regional grants and partnership opportunities are a few of the possible funding options. Proj- ects could also receive funding if one is included for consideration in the next bond election. As Lewisville identifies areas of opportunity, it’s important for parks to fit the desires of that particular community, Anaya said. “We really do need to continue this public engagement to figure out what Protecting and expanding the city’s urban tree canopy is one of the plan’s major priorities, according to city officials. There are over 1.6 million trees in Lewisville, accounting for almost 24% of total land area, according to the plan. Under Explore More Lew- isville, more trees will be planted throughout the city. “There’s a lot of economic, the needs are,” she said. Promoting sustainability
environmental, air quality and health benefits that come from a commu- nity tree canopy,” Howard said. “[The plan] really provides tangible met- rics that the city can point to when, [for example] there’s a development project that comes forward and pro- poses taking down or removing a lot of trees.” City officials are committed to ensuring the plan successfully coex- ists with the rise in development, Gilmore said. For example, the city has worked with current developers to implement amenities, such as dog parks and trails. Anaya said one goal is to install air quality monitors and ambient heat temperature monitors in every park. Data will be used to see how increases in the urban canopy change air qual- ity over time, per city officials. The healthy infrastructure plan will keep Lewisville active, Mims said. “It will get kids outdoors and mov- ing, and give everyone access to a park,” he said. “We’re going to see some great things brought to Lewis- ville soon for everyone.”
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