My question is whether there is a height minimum (or truck diameter minimum) for trees that are planted as part of the Great Streets program. Anyone know? I'm not motivated enough to look it up, haha....
There are standards for minimum caliper and species for Great Streets, but UNO is outside of the Great Streets boundary. It has its own standards that are not as high quality as Great Streets. The main culprits in the photo are the overhead power lines. Austin Energy has restrictions on the size and species of 'Utility Compatible Trees' that are mostly ornamental large shrubs, not shade trees. There should be a requirement for all new development to underground utilities adjacent to their site, and a corresponding incentive program from the City to help offset the cost to smaller projects and affordable housing.