Kali Rabaut wrote that trees improve air quality and help combat urban heat island effect. She wants to see more kids climbing trees, and "more fruit growing in the right of way," too.
Andrea Hughes wants more tree regulations to stop the removal of the tree canopy. She said since restrictions were loosened, her neighborhood's lost a quarter of its healthy live oaks, making it impossible to be outdoors in the summer. "Lots of kids and dog walkers live here and benefit from shade when it heats up," she added.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay political cartoonist Bob Whitmore said it with words and an illustration, which you can see below.
Trees. The City of Tampa is unique, in that it is nestled within what is arguably one of the greatest urban forests in the world. Up until recently, Tampa was the number one city on planet Earth when it comes to trees per acre. But that is slowly being eroded as developers push for rezoning, and poachers remove trees illegally. Over the next four years Tampa could make a lasting name for itself by mustering the political will to become the "City in the Forest.” Imagine an innovative city that creates homes and buildings designed to preserve trees, and becomes world renowned for planting and preserving trees that help in the fight against global warming. We have the opportunity to create a city unique among the great cities on the planet. A city famous for its love of trees.—Bob WhitmoreTo commemorate the leap year, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay asked readers and local leaders to chime in on what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place in four years. These are some of the results of the "What Tampa Bay Needs" survey.
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