Replanting Weston
ADDRESSING RESIDENT CONCERNS
The Master Re-landscaping Plan, Phase II is underway
Concern about the removal of trees and landscaping due to the hurricane has been expressed by residents in several communities, and is the same for many residents throughout Weston. You have a different view with different sounds, and are anxious to somehow restore what the storm took away.
In December 2005, Weston’s landscape architects, landscape managers, and landscape contractors were charged with the task of developing a comprehensive plan for the landscape restoration of the city (this does not include streets within gated communities). Part of the solution was to first identify what species did well and what did not and the reasons for the success or failure to include planting conditions, location and the like. This element is critical so that we may learn from this experience and not repeat the mistakes of the past. With more active storm seasons on the horizon we want to make as certain as possible that any new material planted will have the best chance of survival through future storms. A recommended residential property planting list was included in the Weston Announcer newsletter and is linked below.
Another part of the task was to identify ALL of the areas throughout the city that are in need of restoration and determine how best to integrate new material with existing material to achieve a homogeneous appearance. The initial assessment is linked below.
The last part of the task was to develop a Master Re-landscaping Plan for the entire City to determine how best to fund it so that ALL of the areas may be addressed and to prepare a timetable to get this accomplished. This plan has been completed and approved by the City Commission and is linked below.
City leaders and staff very much appreciate the concerns perceived as unique to each community, but common to the City. Weston has 20 square miles of land and miles of roadway buffers; it’s going to take time to do this right and make sure that no one is left behind. Residents are also going to have to be aware that most new material to be planted will not be of the size that was lost; after all it took many years for the lost material to achieve its size.
The Master Re-landscaping Plan is completed and a time table developed, it has been published in the Weston Announcer newsletter and is on the City’s web site for all to see. Phase I plantings began in April 2007 and were completed by the end of 2007. Phase II plantings began in December of 2007 and continue through 2008.
Thank you for your patience as the City works as quickly as possible to get Weston looking as good as it can be.
Replanting Weston Master Re-Landscaping Plan
» Replanting Weston Presentation
» Replanting Weston - Helping Trees Survive Storm Season & Beyond
» Residential Planting List - Trees
» Approved Re-Landscaping Plan, June 2006
| Master Re-landscaping Plan, Post Hurricane Wilma |
| Location: |
Multiple locations throughout Weston encompassing 70 miles of rights of way and medians. (Map Available**) |
| Description: |
The Re-landscaping Plan will be implemented in 3-Phases, over a 3-year period. It will focus on the more damaged areas of the City in the first two years, pursuant to criteria
in assessment plan**. Cost estimates for mid-story
re-landscaping total $7.8 million. |
| Phase: |
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| Completion: |
Of all three phases: 2009; Phase I is complete |
PHASE II
work areas: |
* Glades Parkway between Saddle Club Road and Savannah,
west side.
• Glades Parkway from Glades Circle to Gator Run, west side.
• Saddle Club Road between Royal Palm Blvd. and South Post Rd., north & south sides;
• Those portions of Country Isles and Three Village with moderate or greater damage, within the area bordered by Indian Trace, Weston Road, Royal Palm Blvd., and Bonaventure Blvd.; and
• State Road 84 from Indian Trace west to the Canal.
** A presentation of the Master Re-Landscaping Plan is available for viewing. On this web site, go to Parks and Recreation and click on the link to " Approved Re-landscaping Plan, June 2006 . |
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