Encourage more street trees plantings and a community education and care program
Street trees not only enhance the public realm, but they also provide shade, cooling, and sound buffering effects. A community tree program can create local ownership over the safety and vibrancy of the neighborhood.
![street tree planting Residents participate in planting of street trees to beautify their neighborhood](http://asburyparkchoice.com/wp-content/uploads/street-tree-planting.jpg)
0%
of residents rated the quality of streets, sidewalks, and public spaces as "poor" or "very poor"
Data from 2016 Interfaith Neighbors community survey
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of residents say they want to be involved in making their neighborhood safer
Data from 2017 Needs Assessment