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August 22, 2007
THE ESPLANADE--ANOTHER ATTACK AT CHICO'S FAMOUS ROADWAY
The City is installing, on the eastside of The Esplanade between Sixth Avenue and Lindo Channel, a mammoth storm sewer adjacent to the row of Sycamore trees. I’ve been told that the City’s Urban Forester has included in the construction specifications for the project certain requirements to protect the Sycamores and their roots, which are essential to their growth and lifespan.
If you look at the depth of the storm sewer and the method of construction, it seems as if the Urban Forester is determined to kill the Sycamores so that they can be replaced by a different variety (sort-of like what was done at the City Plaza reconstruction project).
The Esplanade needs to be protected since it works as it is, and has both a historical and a worldwide reputation, which attracts many visitors to our community.
In two of my recent Blogs (July 25th and August 9th) , I’ve discussed the need for the City (1) to continue the improvements of The Esplanade between Sixth Avenue and Lindo Channel, ( most of this portion of The Esplanade was in the unincorporated area when The Esplanade was improved in early 1960’s), and (2) to be alert to the suggestions, in connection with The Avenues Neighborhood Plan, which would make some radical changes to The Esplanade including narrowing the traffic lanes to make room for bicycles in both directions of vehicle traffic, to reverse the direction of the side drives, and other changes which make no sense.
My next Blog will comment on the General Service Department use of tree chips in the planting area on the eastside of The Esplanade. History of the use of tree chips on the Esplanade did not have a very positive result. I do applaud the continued use of tree chips in other location throughout the City.
Posted by Fred at August 22, 2007 08:26 PM
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