Over the next three years, Denver is planting over 2,100 trees on residential properties. This initiative plants trees in heat-vulnerable neighborhoods. These neighborhoods have significantly less tree cover and shade than other neighborhoods. Being unable to cool yourself down on a hot day is not only uncomfortable, but it can also be deadly. The majority of tree planting space in Denver is on private property, making it a great opportunity to add shade to our communities.
As of July 2024, we’ve planted
1374
trees, out of a goal to plant over 2,100 trees by 2025!
This initiative is focused on heat vulnerable neighborhoods that have significantly less urban canopy than other neighborhoods. These priority areas map to the "inverted L" in Denver, which shows us neighborhoods in the city that have been historically under-resourced and under-served.
Americas for Conservation and the Arts are planting in the following neighborhoods:
The Park People are planting in the following neighborhoods:
Trees improve our quality of life. They can:
Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency awarded nearly a million dollars to plant trees, develop close community relationships, and care for new trees. We are working with three community organizations to make this happen: