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Miami Greenspace Management Fund

There shall be established the greenspace management fund. It will be maintained and administered by the city pursuant to this article and used to fund the acquisition, improvement, and preservation of greenspace in the city, for activities such as:
(1) Planting or maintaining trees on city-owned property; (2) Developing multi-use trails to connect city parks, points of interest and existing or proposed trails in adjoining communities; (3) Preserving watersheds, wildlife corridors and other essential components of the natural environment; (4) Restoring the integrity of natural resources in areas that have been degraded or damaged; (5) Maximizing the ability of natural resources to control run-off and flooding; (6) Providing environmental education that promotes the preservation and acquisition of greenspace; (7) Promoting public and private participation in the stewardship of resources such as forests, watersheds, bays, wetlands, floodplains, groundwater recharge areas, wildlife habitats, urban trees, and open spaces; and (8) Acquiring additional greenspace.

Link:

  • Ord. No. 13002, § 2, 6-12-08 Sec. 22.5-28.

Policy Details:

Locale: Miami, Florida [Southeast]
Climate zone: Zone 1A: Very Hot Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees, Carbon-Sequestering Concrete
Policy Type(s): Other Policy Statement, City Code, Zoning

Citation:

Ord. No. 13002, § 2, 6-12-08 Sec. 22.5-28.

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