Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan
Take the Survey in Chinese - 参与调查
Take the Survey in Spanish - Realice la encuesta
Take the Survey in Russian - Пройдите опрос
WELCOME!
The City of Mountain View is partnering with the San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) to develop a city-wide Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan built on science-based guidance and community needs, values, and priorities. This Plan will beContinue reading
Take the Survey in Chinese - 参与调查
Take the Survey in Spanish - Realice la encuesta
Take the Survey in Russian - Пройдите опрос
WELCOME!
The City of Mountain View is partnering with the San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) to develop a city-wide Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan built on science-based guidance and community needs, values, and priorities. This Plan will be the first of its kind in the bay area to provide a clear set of priorities, goals, and objectives for increasing and supporting biodiversity for the long-term future.
The Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan will inform and influence the vegetation, habitats and trees in projects, development, and ordinances for maximum environmental sustainability, climate resiliency, and health benefits. The Plan will integrate and update the 2015 Community Tree Master Plan into a broader vision and blueprint for the management and enhancement of the urban forest in Mountain View.
GET INVOLVED!
There are many ways to engage with this project including:
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Provide input at a pop-up or workshop. Learn more about upcoming events under the News Feed below
Share your thoughts or photos under the Ideas tab below
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Outreach Complete!
Share Outreach Complete! on Facebook Share Outreach Complete! on Twitter Share Outreach Complete! on Linkedin Email Outreach Complete! linkThe outreach activities for the Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan have successfully been completed! The efforts included engaging pop-ups, interactive workshops, and a comprehensive survey designed to gather valuable public input. The feedback and insights collected will play a vital role in shaping the Plan's vision, goals, and objectives to ensure they reflect the needs and aspirations of the community. BIG THANKS to everyone who participated and contributed to this important initiative!
The next steps for the project will be for the consultant (SFEI) to synthesize all the community input with the scientific data and analysis and meet with the City Project Team to identify opportunities and feasibility for implementation and monitoring the recommendations in the Plan.
Please continue to stay engaged with the project by checking this page for updates and posting your ideas and thoughts on the idea board.
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Stakeholder Workshop
Share Stakeholder Workshop on Facebook Share Stakeholder Workshop on Twitter Share Stakeholder Workshop on Linkedin Email Stakeholder Workshop linkThe City of Mountain, in partnership with SFEI, recently completed a stakeholder workshop as part of the community outreach process for the Plan. Subject matter specialists, thought partners, and residents shared their knowledge, experience and views on topics including designing and planting around the built environment, incorporating habitat for biodiversity into transportation and transit, and protecting spaces for nature.
Participants engaged in robust and meaningful discussions and collaborated to make recommendations that will help guide the development of the Plan. Click on the workshop slide deck to see the information shared at the stakeholder workshop and the recommendations made.
The survey is still open and active. Please click on the survey links (above) to take part. Your input matters!
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STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP
Share STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP on Facebook Share STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP on Twitter Share STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP on Linkedin Email STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP linkAre you a stakeholder, volunteer, or community member with technical knowledge, interest, and/or relationship to biodiversity and the urban forest? If so, we invite you to participate in a two-hour Stakeholder Workshop on November 7th to support the development of a Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan for the City of Mountain View.
This is an opportunity for subject matter specialists and thought partners to roll up their sleeves and engage in deep discussions regarding the Plan.
Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Please click here to sign up.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
6 - 8 p.m. at the Mountain View Community Center | Redwood Hall, 201 South Rengstorff Avenue
Please register at here.
*To ensure equitable representation, we kindly ask that those at larger organizations coordinate if multiple participants want to attend.
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Upcoming Community Workshop, October 17th
Share Upcoming Community Workshop, October 17th on Facebook Share Upcoming Community Workshop, October 17th on Twitter Share Upcoming Community Workshop, October 17th on Linkedin Email Upcoming Community Workshop, October 17th linkThe San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) will host another community workshop for the Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan on Thursday, October 17 where they will share preliminary findings and insights from the research and engage with residents and stakeholders to hear their thoughts and ideas about the vision, goals, and outcomes for the Plan. There will be a virtual and in-person option for convenience, and Mandarin and Spanish interpretation services will be offered at the in-person workshop. We hope you will join us!
Thursday, October 17, 2024
4 - 5 p.m. - Virtual via Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81481656938)
6 - 7 p.m. - In-Person at the Mountain View Community Center | Redwood Hall, 201 South Rengstorff Avenue
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Upcoming Senior Center Pop-Up and Spanish & Mandarin Workshops
Share Upcoming Senior Center Pop-Up and Spanish & Mandarin Workshops on Facebook Share Upcoming Senior Center Pop-Up and Spanish & Mandarin Workshops on Twitter Share Upcoming Senior Center Pop-Up and Spanish & Mandarin Workshops on Linkedin Email Upcoming Senior Center Pop-Up and Spanish & Mandarin Workshops linkJoin us at an upcoming event! We will be hosting two community engagement opportunities on Wednesday, October 2nd. Please join the San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) in the afternoon as they “pop-up” at the Senior Center with fun and educational activities to help envision a vibrant ecosystem for the City of Mountain View. In the evening, SFEI will host Mandarin and Spanish translated workshops at the Community Center where our Mandarin and Spanish speaking residents can provide their feedback about the vision, goals and outcomes for the Plan.
Senior Center Pop-Up
Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Mountain View Senior Center | 266 Escuela Ave.Mandarin and Spanish Translated Workshops
Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Share Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting on Facebook Share Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting on Twitter Share Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting on Linkedin Email Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting linkThanks to all of those who joined us for the Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan community engagement opportunity at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on September 11th. SFEI gave a great presentation about the project, including preliminary details and insights on what the research and findings indicate and how that information will guide the content and recommendations in the Plan. There was also a summary of initial public input received from the pop-up, workshop and youth event and how that will feedback be incorporated into the Plan. PRC and community members asked thoughtful questions and shared valuable ideas and viewpoints. We encourage you to check out the presentation and get involved by attending a workshop or visiting the idea board on this site!
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Upcoming Advisory Body Meetings
Share Upcoming Advisory Body Meetings on Facebook Share Upcoming Advisory Body Meetings on Twitter Share Upcoming Advisory Body Meetings on Linkedin Email Upcoming Advisory Body Meetings linkCommunity engagement for the Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan is in full swing! Your input matters. Please take a look below for two upcoming opportunities:
Please join us at the Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board meeting on September 11th for information and an update about the Plan.
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Mountain View City Hall | 500 Castro StreetWe are hosting a special session at the Teen Center on September 16th where young voices will engage in discussions about biodiversity, trees, and long-term resiliency. This is a great opportunity for teens to get involved and make a difference in their community.
Teen Workshop
Date: Monday, September 16, 2024
Time: 4:30 pm
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Youth & Families Event with Andy Z
Share Youth & Families Event with Andy Z on Facebook Share Youth & Families Event with Andy Z on Twitter Share Youth & Families Event with Andy Z on Linkedin Email Youth & Families Event with Andy Z linkThanks to all who joined us on August 10 for the youth and families workshop at Pioneer Park! Through fun and entertaining music and activities, kids and adults shared their ideas and input about biodiversity and the urban forest.
Next up, SFEI will provide a project update at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 7 p.m. Please join us in person or virtually to hear about the research findings and initial public feedback received. Your ideas and input are welcome. For more information about this community outreach opportunity, please see below.
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Upcoming Youth & Families Event with Andy Z!
Share Upcoming Youth & Families Event with Andy Z! on Facebook Share Upcoming Youth & Families Event with Andy Z! on Twitter Share Upcoming Youth & Families Event with Andy Z! on Linkedin Email Upcoming Youth & Families Event with Andy Z! linkPlease join us on Saturday, August 10 for a unique musical pop-up event at Pioneer Memorial Park. This opportunity is geared towards youth and families and will feature live music by local artist Andy Z! We will engage with participants through fun activities, songs and conversation. We want to hear ideas for a biodiverse Mountain View - even from our youngest residents!
Youth and Families Workshop – Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan
Saturday, August 10, 2024
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Pioneer Park | 1146 Church St, Mountain View, CA 94041
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Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan Workshop #1
Share Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan Workshop #1 on Facebook Share Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan Workshop #1 on Twitter Share Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan Workshop #1 on Linkedin Email Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan Workshop #1 linkThanks to all who joined us on July 18 for the community workshop for the Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan. Great conversation, feedback and ideas were shared!
For those who weren’t able to make it, we hope you will engage with us at a future event and by participating in an upcoming survey. We also encourage you to post pictures and thoughts on this project webpage.
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Lifecycle
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Project Kickoff
Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan has finished this stageApril 2023
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Policy and Precedent Review
Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan has finished this stageCompleted
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Existing Conditions, Opportunities, and Constraints
Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan has finished this stageCompleted
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Community Engagement
Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan has finished this stageCompleted
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Develop Plan
Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan is currently at this stageIn progress
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Draft Plan Review & Input
this is an upcoming stage for Biodiversity and Urban Forest PlanSummer-Fall 2025
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Plan Adoption
this is an upcoming stage for Biodiversity and Urban Forest PlanBy end of 2025