04-11-2016, 10:55 AM
(04-11-2016, 08:53 AM)MidTowner Wrote: I think we should be taking the opportunity to bury hydro lines whenever the opportunity presents itself, and definitely when important streets are reconstructed. It’s true that it’s very costly so obviously can’t be done absolutely everywhere, but I think it’s good practice in urban areas. It’s aesthetically a lot more pleasing, and allows for more and bigger street trees.
My understanding is that burying the wires replaces an overground constraint for trees with an underground one, and it's not clear that it's a win. Is it possible/easy to place the wires in a way that it wouldn't conflict with street tree planting?