City consultants propose Firewise, drought‑tolerant landscape redesign for Pocatello entryways; council weighs grant limits and maintenance Planning staff and consultant The Land Group presented six concepts that favor drought‑tolerant native plants, Firewise principles and phased implementation. A $128,000 grant is available for implementation bound to Pocatello Creek and $17,400 for parks labor; council asked staff to prioritize Pocatello Creek and prepare phased cost estimates and maintenance plans.

Pocatello is on the verge of a transformative landscape redesign that prioritizes Firewise strategies and drought-tolerant plants, but can they balance innovation with budget constraints?

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