Cambridge's Linear Park, established nearly 40 years ago, faces planned renovations to accommodate more commuters. The city aims to widen the paved path, replace lighting, and plant new trees. However, local residents filed a complaint citing dangers from added intersections and potential loss of over 120 mature trees. A judge has paused all construction, including healthy tree removal, pending a hearing. While the city was permitted to remove unhealthy trees for safety, local advocates view the ruling as a temporary victory in their fight for preserving park aesthetics.
The proposed widening of the path in Cambridge's Linear Park will threaten over 120 mature trees, according to a complaint filed by concerned neighbors.
Neighbors are lamenting the loss of meandering strolls in the park as city plans to turn it into a commuter route jeopardize its natural landscape.
The city plan includes widening the path, replacing light poles, and adding new trees, but residents fear the changes would compromise park aesthetics.
A judge has paused the construction work on the park, including a halt on healthy tree removals, in response to a lawsuit claiming safety concerns.
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