Urban Greening

Overview

Support the development of green infrastructure projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide multiple benefits. Urban Greening Program will fund projects that reduce greenhouse gases by sequestering carbon, decreasing energy consumption and reducing vehicle miles traveled, while also transforming the built environment into places that are more sustainable, enjoyable, and effective in creating healthy and vibrant communities. These projects will establish and enhance parks and open space, using natural solutions to improving air and water quality and reducing energy consumption, and creating more walkable and bike-able trails. All projects are required to show a net GHG benefit and provide multiple other benefits. In order to quantify GHG emission reductions, projects must...