Public Affairs Videos
City Inside/Out: Protecting Seattle's shrinking tree canopy
4/21/202329:28
Seattle is struggling to strike a delicate balance between preserving its trees while creating more housing for its residents. The Emerald City has lost 255 acres of its tree canopy in the last five years, and city leaders have an ambitious new plan to reverse the trend while addressing climate justice and urban growth.
Guests:
Andrea Starbird, Co-Founder, Seattle Arborist Association & Arborist, Seattle Tree Care
Roger Valdez, Director, Seattle for Growth
Steve Zemke, Chair, Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest
Maria Batayola, Chair, Beacon Hill Council
David Neiman, Partner, Neiman Taber Architects
Aliesha Ruiz, Seattle Government Affairs Manager, Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties
Emijah Smith, Community Organizer
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