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Wilmington’s Tree War Over Affordable Housing | Wilmington News
Wilmington’s Board of Adjustment cleared the way to chop down six century-old live oaks for a $25M senior housing project, sparking fierce community backlash. Though construction hasn’t begun and one tree is technically spared, experts warn its roots will be destroyed. Advocates argue that minor design tweaks could save some trees, while developers insist removals are essential—and promise 76 new saplings in return. As debates rage over urban heat relief and ecological legacy, residents demand tree preservation become non-negotiable in future phases of this massive redevelopment. Listen in…
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