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Mobility and Access > Best Practices > 07 a
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a.
Design the central roadway with through lanes operating at traffic between 30-45 mph and with through travel lanes that are 10 feet to 11 feet wide.
Mobility and Access > Best Practices > 07
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Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 07 i
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i.
Practice seasonal crop rotation to reduce soil-borne diseases and to help maintain soil structure and fertility.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 07 h
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h.
Create a holistic ecological connection to the larger green infrastructure network to create opportunities for beneficial animal and insect species to use the area.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 07 g
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g.
To avoid waste matter on edibles, consider raising planters to a height that is out of reach of larger pets.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 07 f
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f.
Ensure timely harvest management so that food is not left to waste or rot.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 07 e
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e.
Monitor the planted areas regularly to check for any changes or disease.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 07 d
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d.
Encourage plants that provide habitat and food sources for beneficial insects.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 07 c
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c.
Use buffer zones with border area plantings (e.g., Queen Anne's lace) to encourage pest enemies, such as ladybugs.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 07 b
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b.
Explore using insects that feed on pests, like predatory wasps.
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