Dialogue and compromise brought about the cancellation of the project. Now teeming with crowds, Yungkang Street is a far cry from its relaxed and secluded former self, but it is still characterized by a laid-back and friendly atmosphere. The Yungkang Community Development Association, which grew out of the earlier tree protection movement, was organized by enthusiastic residents.
經此「護樹運動」後，永康居民對社區事務的參與度明顯提升，舉凡公園的活化使用、巷弄文化的集體打造，社區居民無不積極投入意見參與，也使永康社區成為忙碌冷漠的台北都會裡，少數具有社區互助色彩的模範鄰里。