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Long Beach is the most recent city to pick up the debate.
The proposed site includes a stand of Live oaks which, according to the plan, would have fallen to the chain saw. Like many businessmen, he subscribes to a certain vision of progress, and it includes jobs and revenues. The difference between these two visions is that one, in order to succeed, nicks away at one of our region's main attractions - the Coast's canopy of trees. The other does not. It is time for both sides to sit down and meld their two visions, to work out architectural designs and tree-care procedures so that businesses can grow without slowly but surely destroying the natural beauty of our community.