I was truly appalled and saddened to see that the eucalyptus trees in Burlingame are to be removed along El Camino Real. I understand the problems with the sidewalks and the danger of falling trees. All trees can fall as evidenced by this winter’s experience. Burlingame used to be a charming town to live in — first Burlingame Avenue is ruined by over development and elitist stores, then McMansions covering nearly a whole lot are replacing the older homes, and now I can just imagine the “trees” to replace the eucalyptus. El Camino in Burlingame will resemble Millbrae, San Mateo, Redwood City and every other town on the Peninsula. Mayor Brownrigg says we don’t plant trees for ourselves, we plant them for our children. In what world does he live in where his children will be able to afford to live here, or frankly even want to live here?
Robinie Lyhne
Redwood City
The letter writer was a Burlingame resident for 30 years.
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I think the peninsula is a wonderful place to live...but that's just me.
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