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Residents urge city to preserve Greenleaf ficus trees; petitioners say more than 7,000 signed
Summary
Multiple residents urged the Planning Commission to preserve ficus trees along Greenleaf, Philadelphia and Hadley, saying trees provide shade and cooling; speakers said there is a large petition opposing planned removals. No decision was taken during public comment.
During public comment at the Planning Commission meeting, several residents urged the city to preserve longstanding ficus trees along Greenleaf, Wardman, Philadelphia and Bailey streets, saying the canopy provides shade, reduces heat and contributes to neighborhood character. One speaker said, “We have over 7,000 petitioners that don't want that to…
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