Ath. The systematic handling of the tree problem in the 
city in the cultivation, care, pruning and protection of trees al- 
ready growing, and in planting additional trees upon the streets 
of the city. 
5th. The preparation and installation of a city nursery or 
nurseries, and the ultimate growing of all trees required for 
street and park use and for supplying the citizens of Norfolk. 
6th. Securing the passage of such ordinances as would se- 
cure proper protection and care of the city trees, parkway areas, 
etc. 
7th. Stimulating citizens to greater care of their premises 
by the inauguration and conduct of a Beautifying Contest. 
8th. The preparation of a map of the territory adjacent 
to Norfolk City boundry lines covering all territory likely to be 
platted in the next quarter of a century and ultimately to be- 
come a part of the city, and securing such uniformity in future 
platting as will conform to a general plan securing continuity 
of streets, uniformity of street names, and the establishment 
of such parks and parkways as will be needed in an expanding 
city. 
WORK ACCOMPLISHED. 
Ist. Permanent improvements upon the Hague competed 
and further ornamentation in process. Construction of con- 
crete drains completed upon upper Smith’s Creek and plans 
drawn for sea walls, drains, road extention of Grace Street and 
boulevard from Granby to Botetourt Street. 
2nd. A steady filling in of low lands has continued from 
year to year which has greatly improved the low-lying dis- 
tricts and made them available for roadways, parks, business 
and residence locations. 
8rd. All available spaces that can be utilized for parks 
obtainable have been secured and requests made of owners of 
other spaces not yet obtained. 
Ath. As hereinafter more fully described nurseries have 
been established at West Point and Forest Lawn Cemeteries. 
The other items planned have been vigorously pushed towards 
a completion limited only by the appropriations made available. 
As Sub-division of Section 4, the Commission outlined for 
its work an object ultimately to be attained as follows: 
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