Summary:
Over 200 residents attended a tense public session about the removal of jacarandas in Lisbon.
Residents criticized the CML for prioritizing vehicle traffic over environmental concerns.
Frustrations peaked leading to police intervention during the session.
Councilor Joana Almeida promised to prioritize citizen questions amid growing unrest.
The Carlos Moedas administration remains firm on proceeding with the project despite local opposition.
Tense Public Session on Jacaranda Tree Removal in Lisbon
Over five hours, more than two hundred residents attended a public session to discuss the controversial project involving the removal of jacarandas from Avenida 5 de Outubro. The discontent among residents has been directed towards the Lisbon City Council (CML), which they accuse of prioritizing car traffic over green spaces.
As the session progressed, frustrations peaked two hours in, as the audience grew restless waiting for updates on the jacarandas. The representative from Fidelidade Property, a partner in the project, faced interruptions leading to police intervention to restore order. Calm returned when Councilor Joana Almeida announced that citizen interventions would be moved up in the agenda.
Despite the significant backlash, the administration of Carlos Moedas remains steadfast in moving forward with the project, sparking further outrage among local residents who feel their voices are being ignored.
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