Spokane's Urban Forestry program and SpoCanopy partnership target tree planting in low-canopy neighborhoods like East Central, West Central, and Hillyard to address heat exposure disparities and historic underinvestment.
Canopy assessments show large gaps between affluent South Hill neighborhoods and lower-income areas north and east of downtown. The Sustainability Action Plan and Urban Forestry Management Plan prioritize plantings in underserved neighborhoods. SpoCanopy, a partnership with The Lands Council and Avista, has planted thousands of free yard and street trees in target zones. Plantings honor Avista line clearance and Urban Forestry species lists. There is no mandate on private owners; the program is opt-in with neighborhood outreach and free or low-cost trees.
No fines tied to canopy equity. Trees planted under the program are still subject to SMC Ch. 12 maintenance and removal rules once installed.
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