Holding Atlanta City Government Accountable

The Daily Report recently published a fascinating account of what two Atlanta land developers -- architects Mary Clare DeReuil and Carlos Tardio -- are doing to protect the trees on their own property. Because of their lack of faith in the city to enforce its own tree laws, DeReuil and Tardio are seeking to apply a "tree preservation easement" to their properties so that the trees on their lots will be protected regardless of who owns the property down the road. The article below has been reprinted with permission from the publisher. Architects Eye Stricter Protection for Trees Lawyer helps draft preservation easement to go beyond city's rules By Andy Peters Monday, June 22, 2009 Daily Report With steel-framed, floor-to-ceiling windows that swing open like doors, or upward like awnings, to let in breezes and sunlight, an Ormewood Park house is designed to take advantage of the lush tree cover on its lot. The house is raised on concrete piers, so as to not disturb the exte...