Neighborhood Climate Resilience Grant

The Richmond Tree Stewards, in partnership with the Swansboro West Civic Association and Southside ReLeaf, received a $63,000 grant from the City Office of Sustainability to plant 100 young trees in approved city street sites between the sidewalk and curb throughout Swansboro West. The project began in January 2024 and concluded in May 2026. In the end, 240 trees were planted throughout the neighborhood due to several cost savings including neighbors offering to water the trees during the first two years. By avoiding the cost of a contractor to water the trees, the project was able to purchase two additional trees each one watered by a neighbor.

Some planting locations could only support a small or medium tree due to overhead wires or how narrow the space is between the curb and sidewalk. The right tree had to be selected for the right location to avoid issues down the road like buckled sidewalks. That said, there are a number of difference tree species that could work in any given planting site so the person living at that location will be asked for input on the tree selection and every attempt will be made to plant a tree they select. As you drive around the neighborhood, you will likely see a lot of new trees that were planted because of this project. If you see any issues with these or any trees, please let us know and we will get it resolved.

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