Plano City Council approved the new tree line during its Feb. 28 meeting. The trees will be planted in the median along Spring Creek from Parkwood Boulevard to Midway Road. Another line of trees will be planted on Midway from Spring Creek to Mckamy Trail. A map showing the exact location can be seen below.
An irrigation system will be installed to help maintain the new trees as well. The entire project will cost an estimated $263,725, according to the Feb. 28 meeting agenda.
The documents state that planting trees along a roadway helps provide shade, reduce road noise, has a positive environmental impact, reduces storm water buildup and improves aesthetics on the two roads.
According to city planners, the new trees will help increase canopy coverage as stated in the city’s urban forest master plan. The plan was approved in 2017 and outlines strategic ways for the city to improve, manage and grow trees within Plano.
The plan states there are over 1.6 million trees in Plano worth over $1.6 billion. According to the plan, trees are an aesthetic asset to the city and have a large socioeconomic impact. The plan details different ways trees can provide benefits to air and water quality, increase energy savings and improve wildlife habitats.
It is estimated Plano’s urban forest provides around $11.4 million in benefits for the city every year. The entire plan can be seen on the city’s website.
