Help Shape Waterloo's Urban Forest Strategy to 2050
Official title: Future of Trees in Waterloo
The City of Waterloo wants your ideas on how to protect and grow its urban tree canopy as the city develops. They're creating a management strategy that will guide tree preservation and planting through 2050. You can share ideas, take a poll, or attend public events.
Why This Matters
Live in Waterloo? Trees on your street keep your home cooler in summer and boost property values. As the city grows, development pressure threatens existing trees. This strategy will decide which trees get protected and where new ones get planted.
What Could Change
New rules could require developers to preserve mature trees or plant replacements. The city may expand tree planting programs in neighbourhoods with less canopy coverage. Protection policies for significant trees could become stricter.
Key Issues
- How should the city balance development with tree preservation?
- What ideas do residents have for maintaining and expanding the urban forest?
- How can Waterloo meet its environmental sustainability goals through tree management?
How to Participate
- Visit the consultation page to add your ideas to the ideas gallery or take the quick poll.
- Watch for the online survey on draft tactics opening January 2025.
- Contact Derek Brick at derek.brick@waterloo.ca with questions about the project.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2024 | Public Open House - Waterloo Service Centre | Waterloo Service Centre, Lexington Crt. | |
| August 24, 2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Pop-up Event - Albert McCormick Community Centre | Albert McCormick Community Centre |
Submit Your Input
Questions Being Asked (1)
- What ideas do you have that would help keep our city trees?