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LowRoads
141st Street path and tree preservation settlement
A year-long condemnation case ended in a creative deal: the new 141st Street path was shifted south to give a line of mature pines a chance to survive — if they die, the city pays the owners later. Future road expansion isn't blocked by the agreement.
1 mentionLast discussed Jun 17, 2026
LowRoads
Right-of-way and excavation permit rules
An ordinance amending excavation and right-of-way disturbance permit rules, restoration requirements, and penalties was set for second reading. It affects how utility and construction work in city rights-of-way is permitted and restored.
3 mentionsLast discussed Jun 15, 2026