A GREENER DOWNTOWN
FROM THIS ... Just because the City is in the desert does not mean that Downtown cannot be much greener. Integration of drought-tolerant plants and xeriscaping along with open spaces that take advantage of the “seams“ of Downtown (such as railroad rightof-ways, major streets, etc.) can provide more shade and a pleasant walking environment. 70
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PALO VERDE TREE
HONEY MESQITE TREE
DROUGHT-TOLERANT PLANT TYPES, SUCH AS THE PALO VERDE TREE AND HONEY MESQITE TREE, DO WELL IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS.