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<br />9. Enhancement Activity Category: <br /> <br />Category 2: Scenic & Environmental Projects <br />a) scenic highway programs <br />b) landscaping and other scenic beautification <br /> <br />10. Project Relation to Surface Transportation: <br /> <br />Function: The project creates a visual buffer between residential areas along the <br />roadway making it not only a more pleasing road to drive on, but also creating <br />shade, reducing runoff and erosion, and shelter for wildlife. There is also <br />considerable development on this busy road and the road will at some point in the <br />future require expansion. The presence of a well place tree buffer will help to <br />make a future expansion project more acceptable to adjacent developments. <br /> <br />Proximity: The trees will be planted within highway right of way, however at a <br />distance far enough out to allow for expansion of the roadway without having to <br />remove the trees. <br /> <br />Impact: The positive impacts of trees include shade, shelter, environmental, and <br />visual. There are no negative impacts to the roadway associated with this project. <br /> <br />11. Supporting Data <br /> <br />1. Is this project part of an identified tourism, recreation or transportation plan and <br />if so explain? <br />No. <br /> <br />2. If your project is part of a plan, explain the background and origin of the plan <br />and attach supporting documentation. <br />N/A <br /> <br />3. Is your project tied to another project? If so, please explain. <br />No. <br /> <br />4. How does your project fit with similar projects in your community and/or <br />region? <br />Landscape features are a goal and when feasible a provision in Cass <br />County road projects. <br /> <br />5. What is the population of the community in which the project is proposed? <br />Township/City: approximately 4000 (2009 estimate) <br /> <br />6. What is the population within one-half mile of the project? <br />2000 (2009 estimate) <br /> <br />3 <br />