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Apr 29, 2022 · Chicago will plant 75,000 trees, equitably doubling tree planting compared to the previous year. Mayor's Press Office 312.744.3334. Download this Press Release. CHICAGO – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced on Arbor Day today a new tree equity initiative, Our Roots Chicago. Encompassed in the Chicago 2022 Climate Action Plan and the City’s ...
April 29, 2022 CONTACT: Mayor’s Press Office 312.744.3334 press@cityofchicago.org MAYOR LIGHTFOOT ANNOUNCES NEW TREE EQUITY INITIATIVE “OUR ROOTS CHICAGO” Chicago will plant 75,000 trees, equitably doubling tree planting compared to the previous year CHICAGO – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced on Arbor Day today a new tree
Nov 16, 2021 · According to 2017 census data, average annual household income there was $101,825. Meanwhile in the 22nd Ward where the average household income was less than half of that, the fewest number — 264 new trees were planted. The 22nd Ward encompasses parts of South Lawndale and Little Village. Under the city’s 2022 budget, Mayor Lori Lightfoot ...
Nov 17, 2022 · According to city spokesperson Mimi Simon, the city has planted more than 14,000 trees so far and expects to meet this year's goal of 15,000. When asked where the trees had been planted, Simon ...
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May 3, 2022 · This past week on Arbor Day Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot unveiled the City of Chicago’s newest tree initiative. According to the press release the city will plant 75,000 trees over the next five years. The initiative, which has been named Our Roots Chicago, is part of the city’s 2022 Climate Action Plan.
Nov 4, 2021 · CHICAGO - Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot highlighted a historic expansion and reorientation of the city’s tree-planting operations, funded by $46 million in city funding.As part of the Mayor’s new tree equity strategy, the city will plant 75,000 trees across the city over the next 5 years.
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Aug 23, 2023 · Data last updated on Aug 23, 2023. Through the Our Roots Chicago tree canopy equity expansion initiative, the Chicago Recovery Plan is planting thousands of trees across the City. Trees are a vital climate action tool because they help reduce emissions while providing unique protection against the effects of our already-changing climate.
