Equity of Trees: A New Haven Walking Tour

Last year, Earth’s temperature was the hottest on record. More frequent and severe heat waves are significantly impacting human health, especially in urban areas, where a phenomenon known as the Urban Heat Island Effect (UHI), disproportionately impacts communities of color. UHI also increases energy costs and air pollution. BuildGreenCT is hosting a program that will explore the impact of trees, parks, and other green infrastructure on mitigating UHI. As we walk through Criscuolo Park and the exterior of John S. Martinez School, we’ll hear from tour guides, Chris Ozyck and Anna Pickett, from Urban Resources Initiative (URI), describe their work relative to New Haven green spaces and how it impacts the experiences of different communities in the city.