“Trees are also important to pedestrians because they make a good walking environment by offering shelter from the rain, from the sun, and from the vehicles on the street. Having trees in the city is really important to make pedestrians feel safe and people are more likely to get out,” said Beams (Photo by Alice Day)

Alice Day is a Junior at the University of Washington pursuing degrees in Journalism, Political Science, and Sales. She aspires to become either a radio personality, a political ambassador, or english content creator in China. She spends her free time blogging, shooting, and filming for her website www.alicedaylight.com.