"...in an interesting twist, the existing trees were left in place - right in the middle of the pavement. Ian Dutton, vice chairperson of Community Board 2's Traffic and Transportation Committee, said this was not a mistake by the Department of Design and Construction. "People really expressed concern that trees were being destroyed needlessly in this project," Dutton said. "So I think that was D.D.C.'s way of preserving these trees."Read how NYC is keeping its existing trees, even as it renews and widens sidewalks: click [here].
Help us save the trees!
To sign our petition, donate to the cause, download our poster or contact local news outlets and City Hall--click [here]. New! Treesavers videos [here].
Cofounders of Treesavers running for Santa Monica City Council. Please visit their web sites:
Susan Hartley & Jerry Rubin
Cofounders of Treesavers running for Santa Monica City Council. Please visit their web sites:
Susan Hartley & Jerry Rubin
Daily Treesavers Vigil
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Place: Saint Monica Statue, Palisades Park, Ocean Ave. & Wilshire Bl.
Sally & Herb Silverstein are engaging in a heroic daily effort to get petitions signed at this prominent location. Please support and attend their daily vigil.
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Place: Saint Monica Statue, Palisades Park, Ocean Ave. & Wilshire Bl.
Sally & Herb Silverstein are engaging in a heroic daily effort to get petitions signed at this prominent location. Please support and attend their daily vigil.
