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John,
Today is Arbor Day, when people across America and around the world are
encouraged to plant trees.
Now, when you think of tree planting, you might picture a place like this…
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Or this...
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But what about somewhere like this?
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The truth is, some of the most important places we can plant trees are in our
cities. And we don't say that just because we love cities. We have the data to
back it up.
This Arbor Day, we're sharing a video we produced last year for our Building
the Future series, all about trees as critical urban infrastructure.
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We looked at the numbers and saw the meaningful differences trees can make in
urban neighborhoods. Along with cleaning the air, helping to manage stormwater,
and cooling streets with shade, trees are also correlated with higher economic
returns for businesses and increased property values on residential streets.
The data also show that tree planting in cities needs a stronger focus on
equity. Lower-income communities often lack the tree canopy cover found in
higher-income neighborhoods. Using that data, Bloomberg Philanthropies is
supporting projects that plant trees where they're most needed.
Watch our quick video to learn more — then share it to let others know about
the importance of trees in our cities:
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Whether you're planting trees today, or just enjoying them, we wish you a
happy Arbor Day!
Thanks,
Bloomberg Philanthropies
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About our work
Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 700 cities and 150 countries around the
world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The
organization focuses on five key areas for creating lasting change: the Arts,
Education, Environment, Government Innovation, and Public Health.
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including his foundation, corporate, and personal philanthropy as well as
Bloomberg Associates, a pro bono consultancy that works in cities around the
world. In 2022, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $1.7 billion.
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