This site is currently being updated with current information. This process will be completed by 5/22/2025.
Come to the citywide Planning Expo 5/20/2025 at the Albany Community Center 5:30pm-7:30pm for a chance to speak with city staff and consultants involved with the STMP!
Welcome to the City of Albany's
Street Tree Management Plan
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The City of Albany's Street Tree Management Plan aims to be a programmatic resource to guide street tree related decision-making to improve the tree canopy in the City right-of-way.
Visit the Urban Forestry Program for more information on policies pertaining to street tree planting, maintenance, and removal.
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Phase 1: Street Tree Inventory
ArborPro, Inc. conducted an inventory of all trees in the City right-of-way excluding Albany Hill, Albany Waterfront, land owned and managed by the University of California (University Village) and City parks. Results of Inventory include:
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Community Viewer of all existing street trees and vacant planting sites.
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Helps City better maintain, identify and prioritize opportunities to expand the City’s tree canopy.
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Phase 2: Street Tree Management Plan
Phase 2 includes the hiring of a consultant and the creation of the plan itself. Staff presented to the City Council a draft Request for Proposals (RFP), which was authorized by the Council for release. Council approved of Resolution No. 2023-61, selecting HortScience | Bartlett Consulting to carry out the second phase of the Plan. City Staff is currently working with the consulting team to finalize a draft of the plan. Upcoming events, such as the May 20th Citywide Planning Expo at the Albany Community Center (1249 Marin Ave., Albany, CA, 94706), will allow staff and consultants to present the current status of the plan and receive public commentary to incorporate in the final stages of development. For more information on the event, visit this link: Citywide Planning Expo | Albany, CA.
Past Action
2021
October
City Council passed Resolution No. 2021-102 to amend Master Fee Schedule to remove costs for new street tree planting and associated concrete removal to be funded through Measure DD
2022
July
November
Released RFP for qualified firms to conduct a street tree inventory
City Council passed Resolution No. 2022-113, executing contract with ArborPro, Inc. to conduct street tree inventory
December
Street Tree Inventory begins
2023
March
Staff presented RFP for consulting services for Street Tree Management Plan. Authorized by Council.
April
Street Tree Inventory Completed
September
Council approves Resolution No. 2023-61, authorizing execution of contract with HortScience
October
Council received summary of intended next steps and provided feedback on policy guidance on the development of the Plan.
2024
January
Staff and consultants provided plan updates, including community outreach efforts and canopy coverage research, to the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission.
March
Staff provided general progression updates of the plan to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission.
October
Staff and consultants provided plan updates, specifically details on cost analysis, including comparisons to representative communities to the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission and the Climate Action Committee.
November
Staff and consultants drafted, reviewed, and revised potential drafts of the STMP.
2025
April
Staff and Consultants presented plan development to the Climate Action Committee and the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
