The Seville City Council has sent a message of calm to residents: after the Tranvibús works, the Imagen and José Laguillo parks will have more trees than before the intervention. The measure aims to compensate for the felling carried out and improve the green areas of the neighborhood. For citizens, this translates into more shaded spaces for walking or resting, a direct benefit for leisure and quality of life in the area.
Green compensation: the technical challenge of planting after asphalt 🌳
The reforestation project involves an urban rethink. Municipal technicians have designed a network of tree pits and drainage systems to ensure the survival of the new species, selecting native varieties with low water consumption. Automated drip irrigation and enriched substrates are planned to accelerate root development. The goal is that, in two years, the canopy density will exceed that existing before the works, offering a cooler microclimate in the heart of the urban area.
The revenge of the tree: now there will be more and with free WiFi 🌿
So, they cut down a few specimens to fit the Tranvibús, and then promise to plant more. Sounds like a gardening swap: you let me have the bike lane, I'll give you a couple of extra shades. Let's hope the new trees aren't the kind that dry up in the first summer or grow so slowly that our grandchildren see them tall. In the meantime, enjoy the new asphalt and pray that the City Council doesn't confuse a tree with a lamppost.