Activist climbs Seattle tree to stop it from being cut down for housing

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Activist climbs Seattle tree to stop it from being cut down for housing
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Droplet claimed he will stay in the tree until the developer on this project changes their plan to cut the cedar down. He strung a hammock amid the branches while neighbors are bringing him supplies.

, an “exceptional tree” is “a tree or group of trees that because of its unique historical, ecological, or aesthetic value constitutes an important community resource, and is deemed as such by the Director according to standards promulgated by the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections.”“I spoke with arborists and architects and they’re saying this is happening all the time. The tree ordinance does not protect these trees,” Joyce said.

One of Legacy’s core principles is to facilitate the development of affordable housing, which is in high demand and desperately needed in this region and market. We understand the importance of striking a balance between addressing the housing crisis and being responsible stewards of our natural surroundings. While we are not the owner of this project, we are the lender and assisted the builder in their permitting.

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