Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
  • Membership
    • Business Directory
    • Become a Member
    • Benefits of Membership >
      • Interested in Membership
    • Levels of Membership
    • Member Portal & Materials >
      • Member Login
    • Chamber App
    • Connect Bloomington
    • Member Resources
  • Events & News
    • Signature Events >
      • Educator of the Year Nominations
      • WEB Nominations
      • Showcase Bloomington Exhibitor Page
    • Chamber Events Calendar
    • Sponsorship
    • Member News
    • Multimedia Gallery
    • Chamber News
  • Initiatives & Resources
    • Bloomington Women in Leadership
    • The Success School
    • Young Professionals Bloomington >
      • YPB Steering Committee
    • Business Resources
    • Job Board
    • Community Calendar
  • Advocacy
    • Advocacy Matters Updates
    • Legislative Agenda
    • Local Government
    • Advocacy Resources
  • About Us
    • Contact Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Press & Media
Member Login | Join Us!
Member Login | Join Us!

City's Bicentennial Bond to Fund Planting of 300+ Trees in 2022 to Achieve a More Equitable Urban Canopy

2/9/2022

0 Comments

 
Mayor John Hamilton announced today that, following months of research, planning, and preparation, 304 locations in four different project areas in Bloomington have been identified to provide a more equitable urban canopy for all residents. These projects are part of the continuing Bicentennial Bond program the City Council and administration sponsored to invest in the future, in honor of our 200th birthday in 2018.
 
The four project areas were identified using a combination of data from the City of Bloomington Canopy Report and the United States Census American Community Survey, including existing canopy, potential canopy, median income, and percent non-white population. The selection of the four project areas was corroborated by areas identified by the American Forests Tree Equity Score mapping project of areas with lower "tree equity" scores.
Neighborhoods in the Bicentennial bond tree planting areas include:
  • Project Area 1: Green Acres
  • Project Area 2: Hoosier Acres, St. James Woods
  • Project Area 3: Crescent Bend, Crestmont, Maple Heights, Near West Side, Pigeon Hill, Prospect Hill, Trail View, Waterman, 6th & Ritter
  • Project Area 4: Barclay Gardens, Broadview, Evergreen Village, Moss Creek, Pinestone, Rockport Hills, Southern Pines, Timber Ridge, Walnut Creek, Winslow Farms
Urban forests across the United States are often unequally distributed, with higher-canopied neighborhoods linked with higher income and a higher percentage of white populations. To address gaps in Bloomington’s canopy, the Bicentennial bond tree planting is focused in areas identified by both their environmental and socio-economic characteristics.

Sites that have been identified as appropriate places to plant either small, medium, or large-size trees are listed by street address on the project website at bloomington.in.gov/about/trees/bicentennial-bond-project.
“As the City continues to grow and diversify its urban canopy in the face of climate change, we recognize that this canopy growth must be implemented equitably so that all residents benefit from the improvements made to health and quality of life,” said Mayor John Hamilton. “I want to thank the Parks and Recreation staff for their hard work and dedication to all of our residents and our invaluable natural environment.”
The Board of Park Commissioners will review a contract for the purchase and planting of these trees as early as their regularly scheduled February meeting. 
 
A series of Bicentennial bond projects, including $800,000 to plant trees along streets and in public rights-of-way across the city, was announced in 2018. Potential planting sites were identified by Davey Resource Group in 2019 as part of a city-wide inventory of street trees.
 
Bloomington Parks and Recreation's urban forestry program staff are hosting a series of online community feedback and information sessions in February. 
Friday, Feb. 11 from 5:30-7 p.m., via Zoom
Meeting link: https://bloomington.zoom.us/j/81886798135?pwd=M1dtNEVMaVdMbjhJVk16dXRaUk03UT09


Monday, Feb. 21 from 5:30-7 p.m., via Zoom
Meeting link: https://bloomington.zoom.us/j/83600242699?pwd=SUhqWXZxMW54VXFXVTBWRWhTY3B2UT09
 
During these sessions, the city's urban forester will explain the process for selecting the tree-planting sites, and answer questions from neighbors about when and how the trees will be planted, what species of trees will be planted, and where, and how to provide feedback regarding the tree planting process.
Community members may also provide feedback about the proposed planting sites online at bloomington.in.gov/about/trees/bicentennial-bond-project, or by phone at 812-349-3716. The deadline to receive feedback regarding tree planting locations is Feb. 28.
Trees will be planted at no cost to property owners. Bloomington Parks and Recreation will also provide tree maintenance, such as mulching and pruning, as needed. Tree planting is scheduled to begin as early as spring 2022.
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Share your news with us!

    Submit your news to the Chamber by the 12th or 28th of each month to be included in the bi-weekly Membership Matters emails.

    Event submissions will only be published once. Please consider submitting your event to the Community Calendar through your Member Portal. 

    Direct solicitations for sponsorships, paid advertising or political endorsements will not be included in any publication.

    All content in blog posts are submitted from Chamber members. 

    Submit Member News
    Archives

    Archives

    May 2025
    April 2025
    March 2025
    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    July 2024
    June 2024
    May 2024
    April 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    December 2023
    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020

    RSS Feed

    Picture
    Webpage Square Ad Banner spaces are available for members. Download our sizes and pricing sheet for more information by clicking the button below.
    Download Web Ad Sheet
Contact Our Team | Business Directory

Our Chamber

​The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce provides leadership through member engagement, business advocacy and civic partnerships to strengthen our community and business environment.

Main Contact

421 W 6th Street, Suite A | Bloomington, IN 47404
[email protected]
(812) 336-6381

Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am - 500:pm
Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Trust Center
​
Media Center
Speaking Requests

There is a no refund policy for events.  If you need to reassign your ticket to another person we will be happy to update our attendance list. Thank you.

Chamber Info

About Us
Board of Directors
Contact Our Team

Chamber Resources

Business Directory
Chamber Events Calendar
Member News
Chamber News
Membership Application
Member Login
Business Resources
Picture
Copyright The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
  • Membership
    • Business Directory
    • Become a Member
    • Benefits of Membership >
      • Interested in Membership
    • Levels of Membership
    • Member Portal & Materials >
      • Member Login
    • Chamber App
    • Connect Bloomington
    • Member Resources
  • Events & News
    • Signature Events >
      • Educator of the Year Nominations
      • WEB Nominations
      • Showcase Bloomington Exhibitor Page
    • Chamber Events Calendar
    • Sponsorship
    • Member News
    • Multimedia Gallery
    • Chamber News
  • Initiatives & Resources
    • Bloomington Women in Leadership
    • The Success School
    • Young Professionals Bloomington >
      • YPB Steering Committee
    • Business Resources
    • Job Board
    • Community Calendar
  • Advocacy
    • Advocacy Matters Updates
    • Legislative Agenda
    • Local Government
    • Advocacy Resources
  • About Us
    • Contact Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Press & Media