WGI Named ENR Southeast’s 2021 Design Firm of the Year
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A tree qualifies as a Heritage Tree in the City of Austin if the tree trunk measured from 4.5 feet from existing ground is larger than 2 feet in diameter and is one of the following species: Texas Ash, Bald Cypress, American Elm, Cedar Elm, Texas Madrone, Bigtooth Maple, Pecan, Arizona Walnut, and Eastern Black Walnut, and all Oak Trees.
When trees have multiple stems, if the diameter of the largest stem plus half of all other stems is two feet or larger, it is considered a Heritage Tree as well.
Heritage Trees larger than 24-inches, but smaller than 30-inches require an administrative variance from the director of the Development Services Department prior to removal. Reasons for removal may include: if the tree is in very poor health or poses a safety hazard. Trees larger than 30-inches require a land use commission public hearing before a variance can be granted.
As defined in Ordinance No. 20100204-038, the urban forest has social, ecological, economic, historical, and aesthetic benefits for the citizens of Austin. For example, Austin’s trees have been estimated to store up to 100,000 tons of CO2 per year. To ensure the protection of the urban forest, a Heritage Tree ordinance was adopted.
Do you have questions regarding the City of Austin Heritage Tree Ordinance and how it may affect your project? Contact WGI’s Austin Office today to speak with one of our local land development experts — we’ve helped our clients with hundreds of successful projects in the city. You can fill out a quick contact form or call us at (512) 669-5560.
WGI is a national design and professional services firm leading in technology-based solutions for the construction of public infrastructure and real estate development. At WGI, we’re providing Tomorrow’s Infrastructure Solutions Today.
ENR editors have recognized WGI as the 2021 Southeast Design Firm of the Year!
By Marissa Luck – Staff Writer, Austin Business Journal Click Here To Read The Original Article Yet another sky-scraping change is coming to the Rainey
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