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That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring native tree and plantings for all open space, to meet the goals of sustainability and biodiversity.
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That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring native tree and plantings for all open space, to ensure goals of sustainability, biodiversity and stewardship for Somerville’s green and open spaces. Some materials for consideration in crafting this ordinance are as follows:
• <http://www.nyc.gov/html/gbee/downloads/pdf/urban_ecology.pdf>
• Sustainable urban site design manual
• <https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/ddc/downloads/Sustainable/sustainable-urban-site-design-manual.pdf>