Cooling Tucson: The Role of Urban Greenery

Tucson is seen as a leader in the movement for green infrastructure across the nation. For shade and beauty, carbon capture, and traffic calming, we can see that cooling the urban heat island with rainwater-fed trees and shrubs brings life to our landscape and lifts the hearts of residents and visitors alike. What have we accomplished since Mayor Regina Romero announced the Million Trees campaign? What more needs to be done? What obstacles must we face?

Join us for a deep look at the promise, the progress, and what we can do to support this vital part of making Tucson sustainable. Our panel will feature:

• Nichole Casebeer: Project Manager and Landscape Designer, Pima County Regional Flood Control District
• Nicole Gillett: Tucson Urban Forestry Program Manager
• Mead Mier: Planning Manager, Pima Association of Governments