PLAN UPDATES

As the project progresses, we will provide updates and any news on here.

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Update 2/23/23
First Advisory Group Workshop.  A group of 75 members of the UFMP Advisory Group (see member list here)  met on Thursday, February 23rd, for the first of three workshops.  A copy of the presentation, a summary of input received, as well as a recording of all the raw notes collected can be found at the links below.  

• AGW1 Presentation
• AGW1 Meeting Summary  (also available: raw comments)
• AGW1 Matrix on The Trees
• Handout: Climate Change Tree Atlas Table
• Handout: Neighborhood Data Table

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Update 12/15/22
Kick Off Event Success!  The community project kick-off event was a success with almost 100 attendees braving the rainy weather to come and hear about the new project launching. 

• View the YouTube video. 
• UFMP Kick Off Presentation (PDF).

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Update 11/22/22
Community Kick Off Event Set.  A community project kick-off event will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 from 5:30-7:00pm at the Civic Coliseum on 500 Howard Baker Jr Ave. Free parking available at the Coliseum Parking Garage. Light refreshments served.
View event invite here (PDF).

In the News

December 7, 2022 | ABC6 Wate.com
Knoxville to launch 20-year plan to increase tree coverage
The City of Knoxville and nonprofit Trees Knoxville are inviting Knoxville residents, business owners, developers, community groups, and other stakeholders to help develop a long-term plan for increasing tree cover across the city. Read the full article.