The 'Trees for NYCHA' initiative, introduced by Attorney General Letitia James in late 2023, aims to plant nearly 400 trees in public housing areas and surrounding neighborhoods to counteract climate impact and enhance green spaces. Funded by three settlements, the program focuses on workforce development and environmental education, partnering with Green City Force to equip young adults with job skills. The initiative seeks to empower communities through the care and growth of trees, all while responding to environmental challenges like those faced during Superstorm Sandy.
Our Trees for NYCHA project is a model of what we can do when we invest directly in our communities, bringing real change and environmental justice to neighborhoods.
The program will plant 340 trees on NYCHA properties and 59 in adjacent communities, focusing on areas with low tree coverage.
The effort includes a workforce development component through a partnership with Green City Force, training young adults from low-income communities in green job skills.
Residents and volunteers have been trained to care for the new trees, and public school students are participating in hands-on environmental education activities tied to the program.
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