I'd prefer the city to start focusing on installing drought-resistant, low maintenance landscaping where possible, as well as installing more tree canopy. There's some amazing alternative solutions to grass out there that can include - certain local plant varieties that look great and eventually require less water (perennials, Karl Foerster feather reed grass), plant density, mulch/gravel/stone, porous hardscaping, ornamentals, rain and water capture features, etc. Boulevards and medians would be perfect for native prairie grasses - they did this on Bow Trail a couple years ago and it looked great.
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