A series of tree beds connected with a continuous trench in order to provide increased rooting area and stormwater detention. This is a standard treatment that will be installed and maintained by the city.
Hudson Street, Manhattan
Benefits
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- Provides greater space for tree roots than tree beds, improving tree health and longevity
- In areas where a Ribbon Sidewalk is inappropriate, connected tree beds provide many of the same benefits
- Additional soil provides more stormwater detention capacity than tree beds
Considerations
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- Installation of a tree-bed guard requires a permit from Parks
Application
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- Whenever possible in lieu of tree beds
- Consider Ribbon Sidewalk as an alternative in areas of low-to-moderate land use density per its application guidance and zoning requirements
- Consider Stormwater Management Practices in DEP Priority Areas where conditions are appropriate
Design
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- The trench of connected tree beds should be left uncovered (and, optionally, landscaped) to improve tree root health
- Where pedestrian access is necessary (areas of high foot traffic, limited sidewalk space, or frequent curbside access), pavement can be bridged over the tree-bed trench using a suspended pavement system to increase soil volume
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