I am very interested in finding others in Louisville who would like to begin working on beautifying our neighborhoods within Louisville proper. Some of my goals include:

1) Removing as many exotic weed trees as possible, mulberry and tree of heaven (ailanthus) mainly.
2) Planting out a large number of sturdy native trees (oaks, for example), especially along streets whose trees have passed on.
3) Planting out self-sustaining flower/bulb beds in areas with frequent pedestrian traffic.
4) Utilizing city-owned vacant lots that are doing nothing but attracting illegal dumping--turning them into low-maintenance vegetable growing space.
5) Developing frequently-used bus stops so that there are seating areas for our elderly neighbors, as well as shade from trees or tall grasses.

This can be done, and I hope you'd like to take part!

I wished I lived in Louisville, I would love to help. I am looking for something like that in New Orleans. Is the City Administration helping or hindering you? Are you installing root barriers along with the trees by streets and sidewalks?
I would like to have some advice on how to approach my City.
Merci.