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Fumio Yasuzawa
pgh_sakuraproject
@msn.com
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The Pittsburgh Sakura Project formally began in May, 2007,
after a proposal by members of the Japanese Association of Greater Pittsburgh
and approval by JAGP's Board of Directors. We have a dream that,
in five to ten years time, those who love cherry blossoms will be able to enjoy fine,
mature, beautiful cherry trees.
To that end, in 2008,
we plan to apply for non-profit status as an independent organization.
We are planning projects that will highlight Japanese culture and help
beautify the Pittsburgh region.
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We plan to start planting flowering cherries in Allegheny County's North Park. In February, 2008 we proposed our plan to the County, and it was approved on April 22, 2008、yea 12, nay 0 absent 3.
The design is by three Chatham University landscape architecture student volunteers, including one who is third generation Japanese.
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(5/26/2008)
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We will hold a planting work party,
as follows:
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(6/1/2008)
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