A multiphase effort is underway to restore downtown’s urban tree canopy

Downtown Baton Rouge is initiating a multiphase project to restore its urban tree canopy by planting new street trees in vacant sidewalk 'tree wells.' Local partners, including city agencies and environmental groups, aim to enhance shade, reduce urban heat, improve air quality, and manage stormwater runoff. The first phase involves 100 new trees, with future plans to fill remaining gaps.