Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Select Board approves removal of three public shade trees for Brookline Housing Authority redevelopment
Summary
After a public hearing and expert testimony that the trees are in decline and restrict accessibility, the Select Board approved removal of three Juniper Street public shade trees under MGL Chapter 87; BHA will replant five canopy trees and install improved sidewalk/soil conditions as part of a 181‑unit redevelopment.
The Brookline Select Board on Jan. 6 approved the removal of three town‑owned shade trees on Juniper Street to enable a Brookline Housing Authority redevelopment that will replace aging apartments with 181 modern affordable units.
Jennifer Depazo Gilbert, representing the Housing Authority, said the project will create fully accessible units and modern landscaping and that three public shade trees near the existing retaining wall would not survive the required grading and accessibility improvements. “We intend to replace the three with five shade trees on Juniper Street,” she said, adding that the project includes extensive interior green space and a commitment…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
