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DESCRIPTION:The 31st Street Green Street Demonstration Project is located in the Hoover 
 neighborhood in West Oakland, along two blocks between Market Street and 
 Martin Luther King Jr. Way where tree canopy is currently non-existent. Dr. 
 Xiao will develop innovative tree wells using special rocks and soil that 
 save water in two ways. First, the mix of red lava rock and soil helps 
 retain storm water that would otherwise run off directly into the City's 
 storm drain, relieving burden off of the City's infrastructure system in 
 the future. Second, trees and soil help filter out pollutants in storm 
 water and prevent them from entering our precious Bay habitat. According to 
 the Center for Urban Forest Research, trees in urban areas mitigate air 
 pollution, beautify the neighborhood by adding greenery and shade, save on 
 heating and cooling costs, build a sense of community, and provide 
 opportunities for green job training -- all in addition to saving 
 water.\n\n"We are looking to spread the word and demonstrate the myriad 
 water benefits of our city's trees. Cities all over the world are facing 
 water crises and are seeking water-sensitive tree well design and approach 
 to urban forestry like this," says Kemba Shakur, executive director of 
 Urban Releaf, the Oakland nonprofit leading the project. The state 
 Department of Water Resources Urban Drought Mitigation Program provided 
 funding for this project to educate local residents on California's water 
 shortage and the importance of conserving water. Urban Releaf is calling 
 out to local residents to get involved in tree planting and maintenance 
 over the next year.\n\nJoin us on October 21st to get involved with the 
 exciting research and restoration efforts that are helping to reduce 
 pollution and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/10/06/18660775.php
SUMMARY:Urban Releaf 31st Street Demonstration Project
LOCATION:At the corner of 31st and Market St. in West Oakland
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/10/06/18660775.php
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