Charleston Trees vs. New Apartments

Charleston’s zoning board approved cutting 22 historic oak trees in West Ashley for a 400-unit apartment complex — down from the original 50 — sparking backlash from residents who say it’s prioritizing profit over community and environment. Developers must install protective fencing, plant nearly 500 new canopy trees, and submit a tree-safety plan. While the decision includes concessions, critics argue the cost to the natural landscape is too high, reigniting the age-old debate over growth versus preservation. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a38989cf8ac622fa