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Opponents of a controversial Tokyo park redevelopment file a petition urging government to step in

  • A growing movement in Tokyo is petitioning the Education Ministry to revise a controversial redevelopment plan for a historic park, in order to save more trees and avoid overdevelopment.
  • The petition also calls for the famous avenue of nearly 150 gingko trees in the area to be designated as a scenic cultural property for protection.
  • Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike approved the redevelopment plan, which includes building skyscrapers and a lower tower. The opposition to the plan is growing, with nearly a quarter-million people signing the petition and expressing their concerns.
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Opponents of a controversial Tokyo park redevelopment file a petition urging government to step in

A growing movement opposing a highly controversial redevelopment of a historic Tokyo park has submitted a fresh petition in its campaign to get the national government to intervene and revise the plan to save more trees.

2 months ago·United States
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Opponents of a controversial Tokyo park redevelopment file a petition urging government to step in

A growing movement opposing a highly controversial redevelopment of a historic Tokyo park has submitted a fresh petition in its campaign to get the national government to intervene and revise the plan to save more trees

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Opponents of a controversial Tokyo park redevelopment file a petition urging government to step in

A growing movement opposing a highly controversial redevelopment of a historic Tokyo park submitted a fresh petition Monday, stepping up a campaign to get the national government to intervene and revise the plan to save more trees and avoid overdevelopment of the metropolitan area.

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Opponents of a controversial Tokyo park redevelopment file a petition urging government to step in

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A growing movement opposing a highly controversial redevelopment of a historic Tokyo park has submitted a fresh petition in its campaign to get the national government to intervene and revise the plan to save more trees. Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike in February approved the plan, giving a green light to developers to build a pair of skyscrapers and a lower tower as part of the redevelopment. Neighborhoo…

2 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States
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Opponents of a controversial Tokyo park redevelopment file a petition urging government to step in

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A growing movement opposing a highly controversial redevelopment of a historic Tokyo park has submitted a fresh petition in its campaign to get the national government to intervene and revise the plan to save more trees. Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike in February approved the plan, giving a green light to developers to build a pair of skyscrapers and a lower tower as part of the redevelopment. Neighborhoo…

2 months ago·Panama City, United States
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Opponents of a controversial Tokyo park redevelopment file a petition urging government to step in

TOKYO (AP) -- A growing movement opposing a highly controversial redevelopment of a historic Tokyo park submitted a fresh petition Monday, stepping up a campaign to get the national government to intervene and revise the plan to save more trees and avoid overdevelopment of the metropolitan area.

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