Project Goals

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1. Design and construct an affordable high quality cover for the manhole and sewer access holes in central Georgetown of high density long-lasting locally grown hardwood shorts.

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2. Communicate the project and its goals clearly to the world including: urban innovation, climate action and forest conservation

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​3. Create opportunity for local neighbourhood participation, education and awareness raising

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4. Showcase the Cities4Forests Sustainable Wood for Cities pathways of certification, social forestry, high efficiency, net carbon accounting, low waste, and lesser-used species.

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5. Create an opportunity for local businesses to participate and sponsor the project.

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6. Use the project to innovate and train workers in the green jobs sector

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7. Ensure that the project can be scaled and replicated internally in Georgetown, and in other cities around the world.