2024–25 · Allston
Plant trees on Allston main streets
Resident asks for trees on Harvard Avenue, Brighton Avenue and North Beacon Street in Allston to provide shade, reduce urban heat and absorb CO2.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Allston is lacking in trees and vegetation! Please install some trees on Harvard Avenue, Brighton Avenue, North Beacon St.
Who it helps and why
Having more greenery is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it provides shade during hot days. Greenery combats urban heat effect by being an efficient sunlight reflector. This helps temperature regulation and absorbs CO2.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- August 14, 2024
- Neighborhood
- Allston
- Place
- Brighton Avenue, Allston, 02134
- Portal category
- Sustainability
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Parks, trees & climate
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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