HomeMy WebLinkAboutLTC 554-2025 - Let Us Throw You Some Shade Campaign LaunchDocusign Envelope ID: 0E7EB63C-62A8-4765-AAF8-64B4D2ED643A
MIAM BEACH
LTC# LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
Eric Carpenter, City Manager�
December 31, 2025
Let Us Throw You Some Shade Campaign Launch
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (L TC) is to share the upcoming launch of the newly
developed campaign, titled "Let Us Throw You Some Shade," created by the Environment and Sustainability and Marketing and Communications Departments. From January 12 through March
31 2026, the city will invite residents and businesses to participate in identifying where shade is
most needed in public spaces adjacent to their property through an online form: https://arcg.is/Wr19b0. The city will review the suggested locations and determine feasibility based on a series of factors ranging from adequate planting space, underground infrastructure, and site
line visibility. These factors ensure trees are planted successfully and can grow and thrive over time.
Tree plantings for the campaign are projected for summer through early fall 2026. Each tree will be planted, helping to increase the city's urban tree canopy. Canopy trees provide many environmental, social, and economic benefits for the community, including:
•Shading pedestrians and cyclists, makingstreets more walkable and bike-friendly
•Lowering surrounding temperatures andreducing the urban heat island effect•Reducing sunlight on buildings, helping
lower indoor temperatures and energy costs
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•Mitigating flooding by absorbing rainwater through their roots•Improving air quality
•Supporting biodiversity by offering food and shelter for local wildlife•Enhancing the beauty of public spaces and promoting mental and physical health
•Increasing curb appeal and real estate values
The city will install and maintain the trees for the first three months with a one-year warranty for
tree survival. After the first three months, residents and businesses will take the lead in keeping the tree planted by their property healthy by watering regularly after the first three months, pruning routinely and keeping the tree clear of obstructions. Native and Florida friendly trees available
under the program include:
•Bulnesia (Verawood)•Gumbo Limbo •Silver Buttonwood•Crape Myrtle •Live Oak •Simpson Stopper•Dahoon Holly •Pigeon Plum •Spanish Stopper•Green Buttonwood •Powderpuff •Wild Tamarind
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The objective of the campaign is to enhance urban resilience by providing additional shade trees
and their benefits in neighborhoods by planting canopy trees in the public right-of-way (ROW).This
initiative is made possible through General Obligation Bond (G.O.Bond)Project#33 Tree Planting,
demonstrating the city's commitment to leveraging public investment for sustainable infrastructure
and climate adaptation.The initiative supports the Urban Forestry Master Plan and Blue Green
Stormwater Infrastructure Concept Plan.
For more information,please contact Amy Knowles,Chief Resilience Officer,at
AmyKnowles@miamibeachfl.gov or visit https://www.mbrisingabove.com/throwshade.
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