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Greg29Toronto
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Our residential streets are fine. But it would be nice to stroll The Danforth or downtown Yonge, or Queen, and have a canopy of trees. Would be great on a hot summer day to.
Agreed, but turn a corner off these streets onto many side streets and you'll be pleasantly surprised by the shade awaiting. Two amazing streets in my neighbourhood that are stunning examples; Dundonald St. (east of Yonge) and my favorate, Alexander St. east of Yonge. Looks great, smells great and the tall, mature trees even help dampen noise coming from just a couple of dozen feet away.
There are lots of young trees along many of the high traffic areas of Yonge, Queen etc. but they struggle.
Along with our tough elements, young trees have another urban enemy: drunken clowns who, under cover of night, hang from the thriving saplings, or pull them down completely before they even have a chance. I see it all to often.