Street trees do more than beautify neighborhoods; they provide essential infrastructure services. According to a 2020 report from the National Institute of Health, trees directly remove air pollutants, intercept stormwater runoff, and provide shade, which can lower local air temperatures and reduce building cooling costs. The loss of mature street trees is particularly significant, as they offer greater environmental benefits than smaller trees.
Following the removal of 41 street trees on Coombs Street as part of the city’s Measure T repaving project, Maureen Trippe is on a mission to replace these trees. More…
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