Share 'Parking Lot in lieu of Trees?'

The USPS for Matthews 28105 has purchased the land next to their facility. I have heard several rumors in the last few weeks that this area is intended for a parking lot and all of the old growth trees there will be lost to this development. At the pace of tree loss in our town, can we afford to lose these trees simply for parking? If you don't think it can be done, just look at the recent d...