Toured Riverview Manor to check on the conversion of the grand old apartment building into condos. From what I could see, pains are being taken to preserve much of the original decor which is a major plus. I could easily imagine any number of my friends living there. But there is a major downside: the glorious trees and lawns that once enhanced the building have been destroyed, replaced by (seemingly) acres of pavement for parking. There is no indication that the greenery will be replaced. . . the same destruction took place when creating parking for the HACC center city classrooms and "enhancing" State Street. Why must all of center city be sun-baked? Has no one heard of "going green?" The city needs a "tree replacement" policy.
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