A Robust Tree Ordinance: A city law aims to maintain and expand Hartford’s urban forest and establishes a Tree Commission to advise public officials and others on how best to do so.
Increased Tree Canopy: Since 2012, the City of Hartford has planted 1,000 trees each year, and the tree canopy now covers 25.1% of the city.
Successful Public-Private Partnership at the Connecticut River: The partnership between Riverfront Recapture (nonprofit), City of Hartford, and the Metropolitan District Commission to revitalize the Riverfront has earned national recognition.