Chicago’s Tree Plan Ahead of Schedule

Chicago’s on track to plant 75,000 new trees by 2027—way ahead of schedule—and most are going to underserved South and West Side neighborhoods where they’ll fight heat, flooding, and pollution. But while the big numbers look good, the distribution isn’t even: some areas are getting way more than others, raising questions about fairness. This isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about real health and resilience for communities that’ve long faced environmental inequity. Advocates like Alex Nitkin are now digging into the data to ensure these green investments actually reach everyone. The city’s making progress, but the real work is just beginning to make it truly equitable. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/32a17807ddbc27f2