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The city’s latest tree-canopy assessment used AI vegetation data that staff said was more than 95% accurate and less labor-intensive than earlier methods. Council also discussed how proposed design guidelines could be implemented as development and redevelopment continue.
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The assessment provides updated information on tree canopy across council districts, zoning areas, and stream corridors. Council members noted that overall canopy figures may not reflect pressures from redevelopment and new housing. Staff is continuing to develop flexible design guidelines, assess whether code changes are needed, and review a possible facade improvement program; no final adoption or vote was recorded.
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