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Cities in Action: Tapping into Critical Green Infrastructure

Problem: There is a need for a “whole-of-government effort” to invest in neighborhood trees and take tangible steps forward to deliver health equity, economic opportunity and climate resilience. Trees are vital green infrastructure and the most effective means of combating extreme heat and other conditions related to climate instability.

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