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Scenic Streets reported progress on the Claremont Avenue gateway including 17 new sidewalk trees and hundreds of native shrubs; city reviewing its proposal to add greenery, artwork, and lighting to Claremont Avenue's highway underpass area and safety improvements to Hardy Park Dog Run.
Claremont Avenue underpass beneath Hwy 24, and Hardy Park Dog Run
Scenic Streets released survey results on proposed improvements to the Claremont Avenue underpass beneath Hwy 24 and the Hardy Park Dog Run; top priorities were more greenery and improved lighting; Scenic Streets planned to explore lighting improvements with city and Caltrans in early 2013.
Scenic Streets reported progress on the Claremont Avenue gateway including 17 new sidewalk trees and hundreds of native shrubs; city reviewing its proposal to add greenery, artwork, and lighting to Claremont Avenue's highway underpass area and safety improvements to Hardy Park Dog Run.
“"Residents clearly want more greenery and improved lighting," said Scenic Streets founder Peter Lund. "The underpass is barren and dingy, so shrubs and trees will add life and color."”2012_10 - p.11, Gateway Survey: Shrubs and Safety Top Priorities
“Hundreds of native shrubs now line our freeway ramps, 17 new flowering sidewalk trees adorn southern Claremont Avenue, and litter has been reduced dramatically along this busy roadway leading to our community.”2012_12 - p.6, Keep the Changes Coming, Peter Lund
“The city is reviewing our proposal to add greenery, artwork and lighting to Claremont Avenue's neglected highway underpass area. We also plan to make needed safety improvements to Hardy Park Dog Run.”2012_12 - p.6, Keep the Changes Coming