Here we go again! City council will be voting in March to have the trees along west Broadway removed so that the sidewalks can be repaved.
Please send an email to Mayor Sullivan and Council if you disagree with this move.
Here is my letter for reference.
Thanks,
S
mayorandcouncil@vancouver.ca
Mayor Sullivan and Council Members:
It has come to my attention that the City of Vancouver is planning to remove the mature trees along West Broadway Street. These trees planted in 1976 and have matured and provide shade for pedestrians and shops, absorb carbon and other pollution from the air, absorb stormwater when it rains and provides a visual canopy that beautifies the streetscape.
The suggestion to remove these trees is yet again a shortsighted approach from our city officials. These trees should be considered Heritage trees and the repaving of the sidewalks should incorporate these trees just as they are!
Our city is losing our magnificent 'green' reputation from over zealous development projects, high cost transportation projects, loss of parkland and residential densification. Make the right move and work around these Linden trees.
Sincerely,
Please send an email to Mayor Sullivan and Council if you disagree with this move.
Here is my letter for reference.
Thanks,
S
mayorandcouncil@vancouver.ca
Mayor Sullivan and Council Members:
It has come to my attention that the City of Vancouver is planning to remove the mature trees along West Broadway Street. These trees planted in 1976 and have matured and provide shade for pedestrians and shops, absorb carbon and other pollution from the air, absorb stormwater when it rains and provides a visual canopy that beautifies the streetscape.
The suggestion to remove these trees is yet again a shortsighted approach from our city officials. These trees should be considered Heritage trees and the repaving of the sidewalks should incorporate these trees just as they are!
Our city is losing our magnificent 'green' reputation from over zealous development projects, high cost transportation projects, loss of parkland and residential densification. Make the right move and work around these Linden trees.
Sincerely,
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Re: Trees in our city
Fri, April 27, 2007 - 8:20 AMwhat was the outcome of this coucil voted decision? -
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Re: Trees in our city
Wed, June 6, 2007 - 4:27 PMThey removed the trees. I think the plan is to plant new ones in but it sure has changed the look of certain parts of the street.
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