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Chicago’s “Urbs in Horto” motto— City in a Garden—is reflected in the many
environmental resources and neighborhood assets that benefit both people
and wildlife.
The city’s 8,800-acre park system is considered
one of the nation’s most effective in terms of
access, amenities and acreage, according to the
Trust for Public Land. Meanwhile, the City’s mass
transit system provides comprehensive travel
options, decreases traveler’s reliance on cars
and contributes to a high level of neighborhood
walkability for most residents, according to
national studies.
At the same time, environmental burdens that
stem from decades of inequitable development
patterns persist citywide, primarily in majority
Black and Latino communities. These negative
impacts include greater vulnerability to air
pollution due to underlying health and social
factors, increased flood risk, and higher than
average neighborhood temperatures.
The Environment, Climate & Energy pillar aims
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase
Chicago’s resilience and preparedness for climate
change and improve green spaces for the benefit
of people and nature.
Chicago’s “Urbs in Horto” motto— City in a Garden—is reflected in the many
environmental resources and neighborhood assets that benefit both people
and wildlife.
The city’s 8,800-acre park system is considered
one of the nation’s most effective in terms of
access, amenities and acreage, according to the
Trust for Public Land. Meanwhile, the City’s mass
transit system provides comprehensive travel
options, decreases traveler’s reliance on cars
and contributes to a high level of neighborhood
walkability for most residents, according to
national studies.
At the same time, environmental burdens that
stem from decades of inequitable development
patterns persist citywide, primarily in majority
Black and Latino communities. These negative
impacts include greater vulnerability to air
pollution due to underlying health and social
factors, increased flood risk, and higher than
average neighborhood temperatures.
The Environment, Climate & Energy pillar aims
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase
Chicago’s resilience and preparedness for climate
change and improve green spaces for the benefit
of people and nature.
