Drainage Project at My Condo

This is what I came home to from my vacation; that's my stair landing with the yellow tape; my beautiful blooming tree is gone ... all the trees in this courtyard are gone and with no canopy.  I had to lower my air conditioner by a few degrees so up will go my electric bill not to mention the impact on the environment.

The forms were put in today; I'm a little more optimistic than I was this morning; things seem to be looking up with the new sidewalk curving through the courtyard rather than just being in a straight line...perhaps this means there are plans to beautify the area; I am hoping that these plans will include mature trees planted where they were removed; the tree was such an integral part of my internal environment so I'd love to have it replaced; and not only my place but my neighbors in this area ... I'm choosing to assume that the area is going to be put back more beautiful than before with a view out my living room window that will be breathtaking... you know I'll keep you posted.