highland park neighborhood association
HIGHLAND PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION LAFAYETTE, INDIANA February 3, 2016 Dear Highland Park Property Owner, “The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now.” The benefits of trees in a neighborhood are abundant. According to the USDA Forest Service, “Healthy, mature trees add an average of 10 percent to a property’s value.” Where the entire street is tree-lined, homes may be worth 25 percent more. Some additional benefits include:
Lower energy bills Reduced noise and air pollution Greater pedestrian comfort and sense of community Increased safety (trees are traffic calmers)
You have a chance to make a difference in our neighborhood while increasing the curb appeal of your home! HPNA, through Tree Lafayette (a non-profit organization that provides leadership in planting and caring for trees), is offering Highland Park property owners the opportunity to purchase a tree or trees at the significantly reduced rate of $75 each for planting in the right-of-way (ROW) along your property. This price includes installation by a landscape contractor arranged by Tree Lafayette. All trees will be at least 1.5” caliper. The species will be selected by the City of Lafayette Forester based on conditions of the planting location. Planting will occur this fall. Most properties within the Highland Park boundaries are eligible for this opportunity with the exception of South Ninth Street (ROW does not meet the minimum size requirements). A few considerations:
Tree planting will occur in the ROW only. The ROW is the grass strip between the sidewalk and the street. It is City property, but maintenance responsibilities are that of the adjacent property owner. A minimum of 42” ROW space is required for tree planting, measured from edge of sidewalk to edge of curb (towards the street). The City Forester will not approve planting in a space smaller than the minimum. Upon installation, care for the tree is 100% responsibility of the property owner. Tree Lafayette has watering instructions for the first year. Pruning should follow the City’s guidelines; tree topping is not permitted. All species will be approved by the City Forester. Property owners may request a species, but the final decision is made by the Forester. In most instances, shade trees will be planted.
Please visit http://highlandparklafayette.com/neighborhood-tree-questionnaire/ by February 15 if you are interested in purchasing a ROW tree. By submitting your name, you are indicating your interest in this opportunity, are willing to purchase a tree or trees at the reduced rate, and agree to the program’s terms and conditions. The ROW along your property will be evaluated by the City Forester to determine the appropriate species and location before the tree purchase is finalized. Thank you for doing your part to increase the Highland Park tree canopy and for continually improving the place that we all call home! Highland Park Neighborhood Association
Lower energy bills Reduced noise and air pollution Greater pedestrian comfort and sense of community Increased safety (trees are traffic calmers)
You have a chance to make a difference in our neighborhood while increasing the curb appeal of your home! HPNA, through Tree Lafayette (a non-profit organization that provides leadership in planting and caring for trees), is offering Highland Park property owners the opportunity to purchase a tree or trees at the significantly reduced rate of $75 each for planting in the right-of-way (ROW) along your property. This price includes installation by a landscape contractor arranged by Tree Lafayette. All trees will be at least 1.5” caliper. The species will be selected by the City of Lafayette Forester based on conditions of the planting location. Planting will occur this fall. Most properties within the Highland Park boundaries are eligible for this opportunity with the exception of South Ninth Street (ROW does not meet the minimum size requirements). A few considerations:
Tree planting will occur in the ROW only. The ROW is the grass strip between the sidewalk and the street. It is City property, but maintenance responsibilities are that of the adjacent property owner. A minimum of 42” ROW space is required for tree planting, measured from edge of sidewalk to edge of curb (towards the street). The City Forester will not approve planting in a space smaller than the minimum. Upon installation, care for the tree is 100% responsibility of the property owner. Tree Lafayette has watering instructions for the first year. Pruning should follow the City’s guidelines; tree topping is not permitted. All species will be approved by the City Forester. Property owners may request a species, but the final decision is made by the Forester. In most instances, shade trees will be planted.
Please visit http://highlandparklafayette.com/neighborhood-tree-questionnaire/ by February 15 if you are interested in purchasing a ROW tree. By submitting your name, you are indicating your interest in this opportunity, are willing to purchase a tree or trees at the reduced rate, and agree to the program’s terms and conditions. The ROW along your property will be evaluated by the City Forester to determine the appropriate species and location before the tree purchase is finalized. Thank you for doing your part to increase the Highland Park tree canopy and for continually improving the place that we all call home! Highland Park Neighborhood Association
