closed #203722
Excessive Growth
820 N Washington ST
- Case Date:
- 6/26/2025
Shrub on corner is so overgrown it makes it difficult to stay on the sidewalk.
Shrub on corner is so overgrown it makes it difficult to stay on the sidewalk.
"Tree-Keeper" database reports 56 Ailanthus altissima ("tree of heaven") trees being maintained by the City. Given this is an invasive plant and is known to be the primary food source for Lycorma delicatula (spotted lanternfly), should the City be obliged to remove these trees that are listed on the State list: ("Prohibited Invasive Terrestrial Plants [312 IAC 18-3-25]", https://ag.purdue.edu/department/entm/iisc/invasive-plants.html) ? If HAND is going to proactively threaten residents by "asking" them to remove something that is not on the State list (e.g., bamboo), it seems profoundly hypocritical for them to not address a serious ecological issue that they are helping to advance.
Large (20+ ') Ailanthus altissima (so-called "tree of heaven", noxious and prohibited) trees growing on NE corner of lot, close to sidewalks. Another opportunity for HAND to connect with residents and make more friends.
Fire pit, trash excessive growth
Alley way between N. Washington an N. Lincoln is very overgrown for pedestrians and vehicles.
Poison ivy and other invasive plants are growing out of property, blocking the sidewalk and also growing up into the trees (SE corner of lot on Lincoln side)
Weeds and piles of pine needles on sidewalk, vines on wall encroaching.
This house completely neglects their yard all summer unless the city gives them tickets. Their landlord is useless and won’t take action unless threatened with fines. I take care of my yard and I’m sick of living next to this.
Lawn going to seed.
Yard plantings have taken over sidewalk near the intersection of Lincoln and 11th. It is now impassible.