Where the Sidewalk Meets the Tree

Sidewalks v trees is a common 21st century battleline in American suburbs pitting neighbor against neighbor in a struggle between two public goods, road safety and tree conservation. Politicians naturally promise both, but government agencies often fuel the conflict to justify inaction. In this episode, Sunil Dasgupta talks to one local government official, City of Takoma Park public works director Daryl Braithwaite, who found a way to build a much-needed sidewalk and save trees and much more. Music from Silver Spring's own power pop band, The Airport 77s. Local area nonprofits tell their stories and pitch for your support: Washington Independent Review of Books VisArts Art Lab Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad Previous weeks' community organizations Miriam's Kitchen UpCounty Prevention Network Woman to Woman Mentoring The Civic Circle Linus Project Montgomery County Chapter Action Committee for Transit Urban Adventure Squad