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[–] AA5B 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Yes, replacing surface roads with greenery is good for climate change, or more locally for reducing the heat island effect.

They likely also redesigned the roads to reduce stop and go traffic, with all the extra pollution that creates.