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KlimRous t1_iu0gqly wrote

Philly needs a Shade Tree Commission. That would alleviate this.

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lbrol t1_iu14fdy wrote

no need for anything new, just give the parks department more power. in NYC you need parks approval to cut down any tree in city right of way, if you want to cut down an old tree you have to give a good reason and then pay like $100,000 in restitution. I've worked on several projects were the developer couldn't give a shit about trees and I'm like Parks will make it a headache for you! and they're like fine we'll shift the loading dock.

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KlimRous t1_iu1o2zn wrote

Well clearly the Parks Dept doesn't give a shit so.....

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lbrol t1_iu1os4h wrote

they probably do, they just need the power to actually review, then a lot of employees to review plans.

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ParallelPeterParker t1_iu0nvfm wrote

an additional layer of bureaucracy, i'm sure, will be used only for good and not create future headaches and a warped sense of values.

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NoWarButMyWar t1_iu1hn0h wrote

How is wanting your city to look like something other than a concrete jungle a “warped” sense of values?

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ParallelPeterParker t1_iu1m90t wrote

If you think such a commission would produce those values, I've got some land in along the Schuylkill to sell you!

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