Green Light for Fort Greene Park Upgrade After Legal Battle Ends
Briefly

A state Supreme Court judge dismissed a lawsuit that sought to block a $24 million renovation of Fort Greene Park. The judge determined that only a small number of trees would be removed, primarily invasive Norway maples, which will be replaced with approximately 200 native trees. The renovation efforts include improved accessibility features and upgraded facilities. The Friends of Fort Greene Park organization is considering an appeal, maintaining concerns over tree preservation versus necessary park improvements, despite the judge's ruling that benefits outweigh environmental impacts.
"The Court finds it critical and convincing that only a small amount of the area's trees will be removed, and that many of the trees to be removed are Norway Maples, which are inappropriate for New York City Parks and which will be replaced with native species more suited to the environment."
"The judge ruled the city had properly reviewed the environmental impacts and found the benefits of the renovation would outweigh the short-term loss of trees."
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