The City of Seattle has hit the pause button on the removal of the linear grove of Pike Street cherry trees.
“The removal of the cherry trees has been temporarily postponed to listen to the perspective of community members and to fully consider their concerns,” a spokesperson for the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects wrote Tuesday in an email to KIRO Newsradio.
The spokesperson later confirmed for KIRO Newsradio that Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office was involved in the decision.
Removal of Pike Street cherry trees on pause after community feedback
“The Office of the Waterfront, in collaboration with the mayor’s office, made the decision to delay
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