The article emphasizes the urgent need for New York City to allocate more funding for its parks and greenspaces, highlighting their essential role in climate resilience and community well-being. Despite maintaining a vast public space of 30,000 acres, the Parks Department's budget is notably low at just 0.6% of the city's total spending. Advocates propose dedicating 1% of the city budget to parks, as urban greenery significantly aids in cooling, air quality, and mental health. The Million More Trees plan aims to plant one million trees across the city to enhance these benefits and combat climate change.
Another City budget is on the negotiating table, and difficult decisions lie ahead as we brace for the chaos Trump could inflict on our city.
New York City's parks are not a luxury. They are an integral part of our lives and communities, and they are essential climate infrastructure.
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