Plant 500 to 1,000 new trees
The resident asks the City to plant 500 to 1,000 trees, replacing lost ones and adding others for cooling and calming, since Boston has fewer trees than nearby cities.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
To plant 500 to 1000 new trees and the City of Boston. Sound might be replacement trees for where trees once were.. others could be for spots that could benefit aesthetically and for cooling.
Who it helps and why
Cambridge and Brookline have tons of trees in their repertoire. Boston does not nearly have as much. Even to have grassy areas or places with flowers can calm the psyche and areas that need environmental calming measures. Especially for dangerous parts of the city..
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 26, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Facilities
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Parks, trees & climate
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
City-wide ideas in Parks, trees & climate from the other cycles, up to 3 from each.
2026–27 (97 matching)
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- Trees or shade sails at Millennium PlaygroundResident asks for trees or shade sails at city playgrounds like Millennium Playground to reduce heat and burn risk so families can use them safely in summer.2026–27City-wide
2024–25 (54 matching)
- Picnic seating along the Emerald NecklaceResident asks for picnic seating throughout the Emerald Necklace so people can enjoy meals outdoors and feel more community connection.2024–25City-wide
- Cleaner, safer parks and playgroundsResident asks for more trash barrels, pickup schedules and closing gates for parks near busy streets so children have clean, safe places to play, especially in low-income neighborhoods.2024–25City-wide
- Plant more trees and vegetation citywideResident asks for reforestation and more greenery to adapt to climate change and lower urban temperatures, especially helping people without air conditioning.2024–25City-wide