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Sidewalks v trees is a common 21st century battleline in American suburbs pitting neighbor against neighbor in a struggle between two public goods, road safety and tree conservation. Politicians naturally promise both, but government agencies often fuel the conflict to justify inaction. In this episode, Sunil Dasgupta talks to one local government official, City of Takoma Park public works director Daryl Braithwaite, who found a way to build a much-needed sidewalk and save trees and much more. Music from Silver Spring\\u2019s own power pop band, The Airport 77s. Local area nonprofits tell their stories and pitch for your support:

Washington Independent Review of Books

VisArts Art Lab

Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad

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Miriam\\u2019s Kitchen

UpCounty Prevention Network

Woman to Woman Mentoring

The Civic Circle

Linus Project Montgomery County Chapter

Action Committee for Transit

Urban Adventure Squad