Ernie Summers, the municipal inspector, explains that the tree roots are able to extend underground past the actual square where the trees will be planted. This will allow enough root room to support lots of tree growth.
Ernie also explains that just before planting the trees, they will dig out all garbage and concrete trailings down to the soil, and then fill it up with topsoil. The trees to inhabit this sidewalk will most likely be maples and elms.
Photos courtesy of Margie Zeidler
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ReplyDeleteIs there a rendering available of the final product? Also, am I correct to assume that the restaurants will now be allowed to have patios on this stretch of Richmond?
-JP