Promote and improve the quality and diversity of public plantings throughout all areas of the City. Membership includes between 11-21 members (to include the City Arborist or Public Works representative; a representative from the Community Development Department; a representative from the City’s Open Space Committee when possible; and Cambridge residents). Preference for members with horticulture or practical experience, or interest in urban forestry and landscape issues).

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Meeting Frequency: The Committee on Public Planting usually meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Department of Public Works, 147 Hampshire Street in the Frazier Building Conference Room.

Affecting Legislation: Chapter 2.106 of the Cambridge Municipal Code.

Term Limit: 2 year Terms, unlimited number of Terms.

Positions: 27 in total. 27 occupied. No vacancies.