Best Practices for Boulevard Tree Selection

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• Creators:
  Miller, Susan ; Siro, Lia
• Corporate Creators:
  SRF Consulting Group
• Corporate Contributors:
  Minnesota Local Road Research Board
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Arterial Highways Best Practices Cities City Planning Communities Counties Decision Making Ecosystems Environment Surveys Trees

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• Publication/ Report Number:
  2024RIC04
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Minnesota ; United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  Local Road Research Board
• Abstract:
  Communities seeking success in placemaking and improved green space in the boulevards are encouraged to develop a Street Tree Master Plan. In 2008, the Minnesota Local Road Research Board developed The Road to a Thoughtful Street Master Plan: A practical guide to systematic planning and design for communities to evaluate their goals and objectives along with the decision-making guidance to maximize investments in a successful street tree program. However, based on a survey of Minnesota’s cities and counties, very few communities have the available resources to complete such a plan. Even without a full plan, communities can develop key elements to promote success. A perfect first step is developing an approved tree species list. Developers of a community’s list might consider key design factors of a streetscape such as balance – creating symmetry or thinking about sequence, repetition, and diversity – by creating variation with continuation. Diversity is critical when developing a community tree species list to ensure a vibrant and healthy streetscape for generations to enjoy should specific genus become vulnerable. Understanding principles of designing a streetscape can create unique neighborhoods with an identifiable sense of place.
• Format:
  PDF
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
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