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City of Urbana's Urban Forest Reinvigorated by Cooperative Program

Submitted by BridgetB on March 29, 2018 - 3:53pm

Over $10,000 provided to plant 85 trees for spring 2018

Designated as Tree City USA, Urbana’s quest to reinvigorate its “urban forest” is firmly rooted in an effort entitled the “Urbana Cooperative Tree Planting Program,” according to Mike Brunk, the City of Urbana’s arborist. “Urbana has recently gained partners in community greening and tree restoration efforts. Urbana Rotary and residents Dr. Holly Rosencranz, and Warren Lavey have joined efforts to provide the City of Urbana with over $10,000 for 85 new trees to line the lovely streets of Urbana. This will be undertaken through the Urbana Cooperative Tree Planting Program and will be part of 209 new trees targeted for spring 2018 planting,” Brunk said.

Race Street, Lierman Avenue & Industrial Circle Lane Closures

Submitted by admin on March 26, 2018 - 9:07am

Date:

March 27, 2018 - 8:00am to March 30, 2018 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, periodic lane closures can be expected on Industrial Circle north of Tatman Court starting Tuesday, March 27, 2018 and ending Friday, March 30, 2018 for pavement repairs.

Weather permitting, periodic lane closures can be expected on Lierman Avenue from Washington Street to Main Street starting Tuesday, March 27, 2018 and ending Friday, March 30, 2018 for pavement repairs.

Weather permitting, periodic lane closures can be expected on Race Street from Indiana Avenue to Iowa Street on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 and on Friday, March 30, 2018 for pavement repairs.

Further information about the 2016 Concrete Patching Project – Part 2 can be found at http://www.urbanaillinois.us/projects.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

LRC now open Saturdays!

Submitted by admin on March 19, 2018 - 2:50pm

The Landscape Recycling Center is now open Monday - Saturday from 8 am – 4 pm for the 2018 Spring/Summer growing season.

2018 is the year to spring into sustainability with the help of LRC! If you have yard waste from Spring clean-up, drop if off to LRC anytime during regular business hours. Never been to the site before? Click on the video below which shows how the site operates and explains how to prepare your materials for a quick, easy drop-off.

While you’re at LRC, check out all of the recycled landscaping products made from local yard debris and other reclaimed materials. From rich compost and shredded/chipped mulches to firewood, recycled asphalt, brick pavers and granite fines, when you buy from LRC you are getting quality products AND supporting the environment in a big way.

Note: Due to operational limitations, LRC can only load free bulk wood on Tuesday – Friday beginning April 1. Self-load is available anytime.

Main Street and Broadway Avenue Closures

Submitted by admin on March 16, 2018 - 11:40am

Date:

March 17, 2018 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm

The City of Urbana will close the following streets for the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade to be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018.

Main Street from Race Street to Cedar Street from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Parking on this section will be restricted during this time.
Broadway Avenue between Water Street and Main Street from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Parking will not be restricted on this section.
Main Street between Race Street and Broadway Avenue from 5:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Parking will not be restricted on this section.

No detour route will be established for this closure.

The City of Urbana appreciates your patience and cooperation during this street closure.

Goodwin Avenue Closure

Submitted by admin on March 15, 2018 - 1:43pm

Date:

March 17, 2018 - 7:00am to March 26, 2018 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, Goodwin Avenue from Illinois Street to Green Street will be closed to through traffic starting 7:00 a.m., Saturday March 17, 2018 and ending at 5:00 p.m., Monday March 26, 2018 for pavement repairs. Local access to properties south of Green Street on Goodwin Avenue will be available by using Goodwin Avenue via Oregon Street.

The north half of Green Street from Goodwin Avenue to Lincoln Avenue is also closed to westbound traffic on Green Street. Westbound Green Street traffic uses a marked detour route via Springfield Avenue. Eastbound Green Street traffic is using the south half of the street. If possible, through traffic is encouraged to use University Avenue or Florida Avenue instead of using Green Street during construction.

Additional construction and closures may take place near the University of Illinois Campus during the Spring Break period. Please use caution when traveling in this area.

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