The city is conducting a survey about adding more street trees in areas of Seattle with less than 25% canopy coverage. That includes Capitol Hill which has only about 15.02% coverage, the city says.

Seattle has a goal to achieve at least 30% tree-canopy coverage equitably distributed across the city by 2037. “For many Seattleites, trees are more than just part of the scenery – they’re an essential part of our day-to-day life,” the Seattle Department of Transportation says. “They provide environmental, health, and social benefits, making our communities more sustainable and vibrant. Street trees are important because they improve our public spaces.”

Take the Capitol Hill Street Tree Survey here through May 23rd

In the surveys open through May 23rd, Capitol Hill residents, workers, and visitors are asked to add their thoughts on why they most value street trees, if they would volunteer to plant or help upkeep new trees, and even if they would — gasp! — give up street parking space to add a “large street tree” to the block. (Yes. Yes, CHS would.)

SDOT says it will use the survey results to shape tree planting strategies in the areas of the city identified including South Park, SoDo, Roxhill, and Capitol Hill. Last year, the City of Seattle reported planting over 10,000 trees including about 900 trees planted along streets and sidewalks by the Seattle Department of Transportation boosted by levy funding.

Here is one suggested answer for the survey :)

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