Shade for ALL Neighborhood Workshops: Phoenix – Lindo Park

Workshop 1 & 2

Location: Muriel Smith Recreation Center | 2230 W Roeser Rd, Phoenix AZ 85041

What people say:

I found the event very interesting. During the workshops I attended, I learned about the importance of planting trees where they are most needed. / Me pareció un evento muy interesante. Durante los talleres a los que he asistido, he aprendido sobre la importancia de plantar árboles en los lugares donde más se necesitan.

We’re not only helping with tree planting; we’ll also have the opportunity to receive training on a topic I enjoy and want to learn more about. / No solo estamos ayudando en la planificación de árboles; también tendremos la oportunidad de recibir capacitación en un tema que me gusta y sobre el cual quiero aprender más.

I loved that the organizers explained everything clearly and in detail. Everyone was very kind, and the dinner was excellent. I definitely want to attend the next event! / Me encantó que los organizadores explicaran todo de forma clara y detallada. Todos fueron muy amables, y la cena estuvo excelente. ¡Definitivamente quiero participar en el próximo evento!

Workshop 1 & 2 Details

On September 19, 2024, ASU and Unlimited Potential hosted the first “Shade for ALL Neighborhood Workshops” with the City of Phoenix Office of Heat Response and Mitigation at the Muriel Smith Recreation Center in Lindo Park. The second workshop in the series took place on October 24, 2024, at Spaces of Opportunity in Lindo Park.

What we discussed:

  • Neighborhood Tree Action Plan

  • Toolkit/Project Template

  • Shade Priorities: People to Protect

  • Shade Priorities: Destinations + Routes

  • Shade Challenges: Easier, Harder, Hardest Tree Planting Locations

  • Shade Futures and Shade Strategies

  • Tree & Shade Funding + Timelines

Urban Nature, led by Arizona State University’s Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service — in partnership with community-based organizations, industry partners, national organizations, and several ASU departments — works to scale nature-based urban shade solutions, sustain a community trade school and enterprise hub, and advance place-based applied urban forestry research. Funding for this project was provided by the Inflation Reduction Act and the USDA Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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