Regarding the redevelopment of Meijijingu Gaien, which has a plan to cut down trees, Governor Koike of Tokyo revealed that he requested the business operators to disclose detailed information and to proceed with the sympathy and participation of the citizens of Tokyo. ..
In the redevelopment of Meiji Jingu Gaien, which straddles Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, the business operator will cut down about 900 trees, while planting about 980 new trees, and in the fall, the four rows of yellow-colored Icho trees will be preserved. It is supposed to be.
However, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Council on the 26th, when discussing the environmental impact of redevelopment, an expert committee member pointed out that the explanation of the business operator and the submission of materials were insufficient, making it impossible to make a decision.
At the press conference on the 27th, Governor Koike of Tokyo requested in writing on the 26th that Mitsui Fudosan, Itochu Corporation, and Meiji Jingu, etc., should proceed with the sympathy and participation of the citizens of Tokyo. I made it clear.
In the document, we will listen to the opinions of multiple tree doctors about the existing trees, investigate and publish the condition of the trees in detail, preserve or transplant as much as possible, and make every effort to preserve the ginkgo trees in particular. I am seeking.
Governor Koike said, "The key is to get the sympathy and participation of many citizens of Tokyo. We are requesting businesses to submit the necessary materials and respond to their sincerity." rice field.