[CANUFNET] Looking for some help

[Alison Bond]

Hi Mark,



I agree with Michael.  Your road needs to change if you want space for trees.  It's not a light undertaking and will involve engineers and landscape architects.



You could add bumpouts at intersections.  They will provide end caps to the parking lane.  They also shorten the pedestrian crossing distance at an intersection which makes the crossing safer.  These bumpouts can also be used mid-block to create pedestrian crossings.  [Public Works and snow plow drivers won't like them but if they designed the world, it would be a pretty miserable place.]



See images below: top image is parallel parking... you are getting a small planter with room for a small tree.  You'd want to expand the soil rooting volume through some kinds of soil cell.  You could also redirect catchbasin water to the soil cell.  Bottom image is where you have angled parking so the spaced gained for pedestrians and trees is greater.



There can also be an argument for a 'road diet', where you narrow the lanes (presuming that yours are generous) to a minimum so that you can regain some boulevard and space for trees/tree canopies.



BIAs and their concern with trees blocking signage are common.  I think you have to frame it as creating a destination.  A hot sidewalk along a four-lane road is uncomfortable and not conducive to a pleasant shopping experience.  Dappled shade and the enclosure that trees provide makes for a much more comfortable and charming environment.



Regards,

Alison



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-----Original Message-----
From: CANUFNET <canufnet-bounces at list.web.net> On Behalf Of Michael Richardson via CANUFNET
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 5:25 PM
To: Mark Carroll <environment1st at rogers.com>; Canadian Urban Forest Network <canufnet at list.web.net>
Cc: Michael Richardson <mrtree at kos.net>
Subject: Re: [CANUFNET] Looking for some help



Looks to me like you need to hire a consultant.



One thing for free is that "weeds" such as Siberian Elm are muck more likely to do well than native species.



Michael





> The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville is looking to redevelop it's down

> town core. A half kilometer of small commercial shops in a tight busy roadway.

> It is the main east west access for the busiest and most populated are

> of the municipality. We are looking for ways to incorporate trees in

> the redevelopment. The sidewalk is 3 to 4 meters wide with a 4 lane roadway.

> The outer 2 lanes are used for parking. There are issues with primary

> hydro lines on the south side.

> There are issues with signage. Owners do not want signs covered.

> Salt issues in the winter and snow clearing of the sidewalks.

> We have Provincial bussing using double decker busses. This does not

> allow for trees to overhang the road unless they are over 5 meters from grade.

>

> I am looking for examples of other municipities that have similarities

> in this type of development. What was done to give the trees adequate

> soil and habitat to survive?

> What types of trees where used?

> What issues did they have?

> What surfaces were used around the trees?

> Thank you all for your attention to this.I am looking for examples

> that can be shown to the BIA group, Town Council, Staff.

>

>

>

>

> Sent from Rogers Yahoo Mail on Android




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