Property line/tree neighbor question

[Racer X]

"Large, stateful trees eventually bring dignity to a landscape like nothing else."

many neighborhoods in Seattle, like Madrona, Queen Anne and Ravenna have roadways and sidewalks destroyed by such trees. I'm talking 6"+ of concrete heaving from the roots, that can rip out a vehicles oil pan, or cause the elderly to trip and fall.. The city finds it cheaper to pay for the auto repairs, than to maintain the trees and the concrete.

It only works if you plant the right kind of trees, in the right places, and guarantee that they get the proper maintenance. That doesn't happen very often.