Re:If We Want a Shift to Walking, We Need to Prioritize Dignity
by Kon-Peki on Friday August 02, 2024 @09:57AM
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This seems unnecessarily bait-y, but you can probably assume that the people who planted those trees in Houston weren't tree-huggers either, they were just practical. And lived in an era where "wasting money" wasn't as socially acceptable as it is now.
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Re:If We Want a Shift to Walking, We Need to Prioritize Dignity
by paulryanrogers on Saturday August 03, 2024 @09:25AM
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Before air conditioning shade from trees was one of the only ways to endure the heat. I bought a 70yo house with trees nearly on top of the house, and the old neighbors said it was intended to combat the heat.