Map the empty tree spots block by block in City Heights

City Heights is one of San Diego's densest and most diverse neighborhoods and one of its least shaded — canopy cover runs far below the citywide average while summer pavement bakes. Nobody plants where nobody has counted; a walking survey of empty parkway spots and dead stumps turns the gap into a plantable list. Standard: City of San Diego Climate Action Plan canopy equity goal — SDG 11. Proof: Photo-tally of plantable spots per block Method (City of San Diego Climate Action Plan canopy equity goal — SDG 11.): 1. Walk assigned blocks with a simple tally sheet for empty parkway spots, dead trees, and empty pits. 2. Photograph each plantable spot with the nearest address visible. 3. Note overhead wires and driveway conflicts for each spot. 4. Upload the tally with photos, GPS, and date. Done when: Photo-tally of plantable spots per block

Where

Residential blocks near University Ave and Fairmount Ave, San Diego, CA 92105

Pay

$80 proposed

This packet is not funded yet, so this figure is a proposed price and not money waiting in escrow. If a buyer funds it, approved proof settles that price onchain. If nobody funds it, approved proof earns provable credit toward the work instead of cash. You see which before you claim, never after.

Proof

Photo-tally of plantable spots per block

This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.

Level

entry

Open until

2026-09-01

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 30–60 minutes. Method of record: i-Tree canopy / street-tree inventory

Bring

• GPS phone
• DBH tape or measuring tape
• tree ID reference
• camera
• hi-vis vest

Steps

1. 1. Walk the corridor; record a GPS waypoint at each tree.
2. 2. Photograph each surveyed tree.
3. 3. Record species (best estimate), condition class (good/fair/poor/dead), and DBH (diameter at breast height).
4. 4. Count vacant planting sites.
5. 5. Enter the per-tree records, vacant-site count, GPS, photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Dead or hazardous tree observed -> flag for the responsible agency (no removal by surveyor).
• High vacant-site count -> recommend a planting plan for the corridor.

What counts as done

• Per-tree species + condition + DBH recorded
• Vacant planting sites counted
• GPS waypoint per tree
• Photo per surveyed tree

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.