We are pleased to see that planting of Italian Cypress trees began this morning on the Venice Blvd. median near Mid-Town Crossing… see attached photo.  This effort has taken about a year – with hard work from MINC President Allan DiCastro and the 16th Place Neighborhood Association.  The planting of these trees should help beautify the area around the new shopping center – and help with noise abatement for residents along 16th Place.