24:1 Arbor Day Celebration Gets Off the Ground—Literally!
There’s no better way to celebrate the 150th Arbor Day than letting kids climbing trees—especially when
Trees in the 24:1
benefits and Goals for our community
A new Look at our urban trees
Tree-filled communities have lower utility costs, better air quality, and less runoff from storms. Residents’ health and well-being are better. Rates of crime are lower. How do we know all this? Through studies like the one that’s happening now in the 24:1 Community
$120,000 in EPA grant funding over two years
6,472 trees on 24:1 public land
910,000 square feet of leaf surface area
$480,000+ total yearly eco benefits
$120,000 in EPA grant funding over two years
6,106 trees on 24:1 public land
910,000 square feet of leaf surface area
$100 economic and utility benefits per tree
The Plan
Beyond Housing is launching 24:1 Project Clear the Air to study the types of trees, their age and condition, species diversity, locations for new plantings, and more. The two-year, $120,000 project will also educate residents on trees’ health benefits.
Interactive Story Map
Zoom in to your neighborhood and engage with interactive maps to learn more about the 24:1 urban tree canopy survey results and how you can get involved.
A New View of Our Trees
Check out an overview of the 24:1 Tree Canopy Assessment Report that will help inform decisions about the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees within our community.
Thank you to all the 24:1 Clean the Air project partner organizations and communities including our partnering cities of Bellerive, Bel-Nor, Greendale, Pasadena Hills, and Vinita Park.
How Trees Benefit You
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Roadside trees reduce nearby indoor air pollution by more than 50%
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A 10% increase in trees in a neighborhood reduces crime by 12%
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Trees can reduce heating costs up to 50%
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Tress can cut air conditioning costs by up to 56%
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Roadside trees reduce nearby indoor air pollution by more than 50%
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A 10% increase in trees in a neighborhood reduces crime by 12%
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Tree News and Events
Free TreeKeepers Training
The TreeKeepers class is designed for 24:1 Community residents who are curious about how to care
Local Urban Canopy Improved Thanks to $77,000+ in Grants
Trees in the 24:1 Community are looking better than ever thanks to $77,000+ in grants from
New Tree Removal Program Helps Local Homeowners
Tree removal and maintenance on private property can be expensive, and until now, it has been
Help keep our community greener and cleaner
As a part of the 24:1 Community Coalition, the 24:1 Environmental Health Team is a group
$10,000 Grants Help 3 Cities Care for Their Trees
When you think of “conservation of trees on public lands,” you probably picture forests in the
WANT a free tree?
Free trees, valued at $400, will be available to residents living within the The 24:1 Community/Normandy school district.
Planting location and tree species may vary based on site conditions and availability.
FIND YOUR TREE
The TreeKeeper site tracks info about every tree on public property within the 24:1 Community.