26-1526: Mushroom Park Proposal: Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee - September 8th, 2026

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Mushroom Park Proposal: Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee - September 8th, 2026

Summary

The document is an Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee application for a City of Ann Arbor project to plant 12 trees in Mushroom Park, between Waltham Drive and Saxon Street near Scio Church Road. The $2 million Elizabeth Dean trust, established in 1964, funds tree repair, maintenance, replacement, and special planting projects on city property. The proposed trees would replace dead or declining trees, provide shade and privacy, add seasonal beauty, and expand biodiversity through native species. The project supports the fund’s priorities for neighborhood enhancement and environmental stewardship, with benefits accessible to the community. Tree locations and species were discussed with neighbors during an April 2026 engagement meeting.