Trails Visioning Bettendorf, Iowa

Park Planting
Hopewell Creek Planting Goals
Trees
• Native to Iowa
• Deciduous
• 50’ to 70’ mature spread
Residential
Property
Row Crop
Agriculture
• Enhance public green spaces
• Interpret the landscape
• Demonstrate planting concepts
Trees
Prairie
Existing
Vegetation
• Native grasses
• Native wildflowers
• Maintenance plan
Residential
Property
Native to Iowa
Evergreen
30’ to 40’ mature height
Create screen
Row Crop
Agriculture
Amenities
• Informational Signage
• Bench
Trees
• Native to Iowa
• Deciduous
• 20’ to 40’ mature spread
Trail
Street Trees
The Prairie
• Proposed
• Refer to series boards
Prairie
• Native woodland flowers
• Native woodland shrubs
Residential
Property
Street Trees
Row Crop
Agriculture
Stream Buffer
• Native to Iowa
• Evergreen
• 30’ to 40’ mature
spread
• Native grasses and flowers
• Native shrubs
Existing
Vegetation
Amenities
Trail
Street Trees
The Savannah
Concept Elements
• Similar elements to varying degrees
• Represent native landscapes of Iowa
• Enhance water interception and infiltration,
cleaning the creek
• Use native plant material
• Respect adjacent landowners by offering
screening options and locating signage away
from residential lots
The Woodlands
Trails Visioning
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Amenities
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