By Aubrey Griffin Santa Monica
(Re: “Having it made in the shade,” letters, June 14) Frank Muller and others seem to miss the point of tree removal. Once the trees are gone, think of the money city officials can spend: Awning and brise-soleil study, solar film credits, pedestrian umbrella studies, moveable roofing over Second and Fourth streets, temperature readings, Palm Springs-type misting systems.
And, most important of all, a new unified facade code for the denuded storefronts.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on June 28, 2007. Read the original PDF.