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REDWOOD CITY EL CAMINO REAL CORRIDOR PLAN <br />SECTION 4.4 <br />STREET TREES AND LANDSCAPING <br />CONTEXT <br />Sidewalk street trees are few in number and generally mini- <br />mal in size throughout the Corridor. The street trees within <br />the Corridor are concentrated in the northern area and near <br />Downtown, with very long stretches of the Corridor south <br />of Woodside Road having no street trees at all. Landscaping <br />on EI Camino Real is also sporadic, and, where it exists, is <br />typically located in small areas on private property. There is <br />no landscape strip between the vehicle travel lanes and the <br />sidewalk, or between the sidewalk and adjacent buildings. <br />WHY INCREASE STREET TREES AND <br />LANDSCAPING ON THE CORRIDOR? <br />Street trees and landscaping in general make a place more <br />attractive. Trees provide shade, appear to "break up" a se- <br />ries of buildings, and, especially when a consistent type and <br />distribution is used, can be a key part of an area's identity. <br />Making the corridor more attractive with trees and land- <br />scaping encourages people to walk and to patronize local <br />businesses. Greenery also helps filter the air and stormwater <br />runoff. Careful selection and placement of trees and other <br />landscaping can offer these benefits while minimizing main- <br />tenance costs for the city and private property owners. <br />Landscaping creates a sense of place and a unique and sustainable environment. <br />62 <br />On El Camino Real in Menlo Park, large street trees beautify the roadway. <br />a) <br />aD <br />cD <br />