It's getting hot out there. Plant all the trees.
The City Beautiful YouTube channel posted a video called "An Ode to Street Trees" at the end of May.
Hat tip to Stephen Fesler for sharing the video.
FULL STORY: An Ode to Street Trees
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Koreatown is one of Los Angeles's densest and most park-poor communities. A privately funded tree planting initiative will bring some much needed greenery and shade to the area.
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Philadelphia Launches ‘Speed Slots’ Traffic Calming Pilot
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