Survey: Shape the Future of Minneapolis Trees

From the City of Minneapolis:

Minneapolis is developing a Tree Preservation Ordinance (TPO) to better protect our city's trees during construction. Trees do more than beautify our neighborhoods – they help cool our homes, clean our air, reduce flooding, and support wildlife. 

But as our city grows, we're losing mature trees – not just to construction, but to pests and disease. The proposed TPO will establish clear, fair rules for:

• Protecting trees during construction

• Replacing trees that are removed

• Ensuring new trees thrive

This ordinance will apply to projects that require city permits and involve removing or working near trees on private property. But before anything is finalized, we want to hear from you.

Whether you're a homeowner, renter, developer, or someone who loves the trees on your block, your input will help shape a policy that reflects what our community values most. No technical knowledge is needed—just your lived experience.

The survey takes about 8 minutes and will help shape the ordinance.