{"id":39,"date":"2026-10-03T04:50:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T04:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ugly-swamp.linuseast1wp.hustly.live\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2026-10-03T04:50:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T04:50:50","slug":"environment-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ugly-swamp.linuseast1wp.hustly.live\/?page_id=39","title":{"rendered":"Environment + Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"39\" class=\"elementor elementor-39\">\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79be8f8 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-section nh-pattern-chronic-conditions-hero-2a2ce1 nh-pattern-chronic-conditions-hero-4f26d4 nh-section nh-civic-skyline-art \" data-id=\"79be8f8\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"79be8f8\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e6e737 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div 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src=\"https:\/\/www.nashvillehealth.org\/wp-content\/upload\/2016\/06\/nashville-skyline.jpeg\" alt=\"Nashville skyline and river at night\"\/>\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ed96f7f e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div nh-pattern-civic-hero-contrast-layer-16b242 \" data-id=\"1ed96f7f\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"1ed96f7f\">\n    \n<\/div>\n<header class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32769558 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-header nh-pattern-civic-page-local-brand-navigation-aa5ceb \" data-id=\"32769558\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"32769558\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22c50ca1 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div nh-pattern-civic-brand-c8b169 \" data-id=\"22c50ca1\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"22c50ca1\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41d14a6a e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div nh-pattern-civic-concept06-mark-6da819 \" data-id=\"41d14a6a\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"41d14a6a\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19d71b77 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div nh-pattern-civic-left-stem-30dae2 \" data-id=\"19d71b77\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"19d71b77\">\n    \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a825c9b e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div nh-pattern-civic-right-stem-d848ba \" data-id=\"6a825c9b\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"6a825c9b\">\n    \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e42c8e9 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div nh-pattern-civic-n-diagonal-9d36cd \" data-id=\"5e42c8e9\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"5e42c8e9\">\n    \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54e11164 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div nh-pattern-civic-left-node-0a673f \" data-id=\"54e11164\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"54e11164\">\n    \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a2920a3 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div nh-pattern-civic-right-node-b08654 \" data-id=\"5a2920a3\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"5a2920a3\">\n    \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-791187a5 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div nh-pattern-civic-lower-node-7af4a0 \" data-id=\"791187a5\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"791187a5\">\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"nh-pattern-civic-wordmark-473688 nh-accent-text e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7d9f63b1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ugly-swamp.linuseast1wp.hustly.live\/?page_id=8\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-paragraph-link-base e-default-a\">\n\t\tNashville<span>Health<\/span>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18d48344 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-nav nh-pattern-civic-navigation-37478f \" data-id=\"18d48344\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"18d48344\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"nh-pattern-civic-about-navigation-f39f74 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"a26324c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ugly-swamp.linuseast1wp.hustly.live\/?page_id=18\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-paragraph-link-base e-default-a\">\n\t\tAbout\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"nh-pattern-civic-about-navigation-f39f74 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nh-button e-button-base e-default-a\" data-interaction-id=\"5e7c3835\">\n\tDonate\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/nav>\n\n<\/header>\n\t\t\t<h1 data-interaction-id=\"1f8f9c2d\" class=\"nh-pattern-hero-headline-53e2e4 nh-layout-hero-title nh-title nh-accent-text e-heading-base e-default-h1\">Environment + Health<\/h1>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37140c3 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-section nh-layout-contained-section nh-section \" data-id=\"37140c3\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"37140c3\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-534e91e2 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div nh-pattern-challenge-columns-e20cc8 \" data-id=\"534e91e2\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"534e91e2\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d1a88cf e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div nh-pattern-challenge-narrative-be1cb1 \" data-id=\"3d1a88cf\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"3d1a88cf\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"44a1989d\" class=\"nh-pattern-challenge-heading-1-31e8cf nh-title e-heading-base e-default-h2\">The problem we face<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"nh-pattern-challenge-copy-2-c44c60 nh-copy e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"58352d6c\">\nTrees and green space are vital components of a healthy community. Studies have shown how their proximity reduces stress and\u00a0 chronic health conditions like diabetes, stroke and cardiovascular disease. Tree-lined streets and parks promote physical activity and improve mental health and social cohesion.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNashville is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth\u2014with a 45% increase in population between 2000 and 2017. This growth has led to a loss of trees throughout Davidson County.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTrees not only keep Nashville beautiful, but are a key part of our city\u2019s critical infrastructure. As we grow, we must preserve our existing trees and plant new ones to maintain the green and healthy city we love.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img nh-layout-landscape-photo\" data-interaction-id=\"71b9db90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nashvillehealth.org\/wp-content\/upload\/2018\/11\/Root-Nashville-planting.jpg\" alt=\"Root Nashville planting\"\/>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-193f1f3 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-section nh-layout-aqua-surface nh-section \" data-id=\"193f1f3\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"193f1f3\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"1f9939e6\" class=\"nh-pattern-evidence-heading-39dc69 nh-title e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Evidence behind our work<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ada84ef e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div nh-pattern-evidence-grid-9c227f \" data-id=\"5ada84ef\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"5ada84ef\">\n    <article class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-419aa183 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-article nh-pattern-health-evidence-0-2012a6 \" data-id=\"419aa183\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"419aa183\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"nh-pattern-source-finding-0-dfbb88 nh-copy e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7c7f0dc2\">Nashville experiences 25  more days over 90\u00b0F than its surrounding rural counties.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"nh-pattern-source-attribution-0-95dcee nh-copy e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"160a07ae\">Root Nashville<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-501a8103 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-article nh-pattern-health-evidence-0-2012a6 \" data-id=\"501a8103\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"501a8103\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"nh-pattern-source-finding-0-dfbb88 nh-copy e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"3819fe92\">INCREASED RESIDENTIAL TREE COVER HAS BEEN LINKED TO BETTER SELF-REPORTED GENERAL HEALTH.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"nh-pattern-source-attribution-0-95dcee nh-copy e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"b8fccd6\">\u201cMultiple Health Benefits of Urban Tree Canopy&quot;<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ff1719b e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-article nh-pattern-health-evidence-0-2012a6 \" data-id=\"2ff1719b\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"2ff1719b\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"nh-pattern-source-finding-0-dfbb88 nh-copy e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6358a1b6\">For every dollar invested in tree planting, cities see an average $2.25 return on their investment each year.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"nh-pattern-source-attribution-0-95dcee nh-copy e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"28c1b52f\">&quot;Here\u2019s How Much Money Trees Save in Megacities\u201d<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35bf5b90 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-section nh-layout-contained-section nh-section \" data-id=\"35bf5b90\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"35bf5b90\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"224c732f\" class=\"nh-pattern-challenge-heading-1-31e8cf nh-title e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Ongoing Initiatives<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"nh-pattern-challenge-copy-2-c44c60 nh-copy e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"694f3dec\">\n<strong>Root Nashville:\u00a0<\/strong>In 2018, NashvilleHealth partnered with Metro Government and The Cumberland River Compact (CRC) to launch Root Nashville, a campaign to plant and care for 500,000 trees by 2050. The campaign is designed to increase the city\u2019s tree canopy and create a more equitable distribution of the health and sustainability benefits of urban trees.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fe10697 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-section nh-layout-soft-surface nh-section \" data-id=\"7fe10697\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"7fe10697\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"727b0c98\" class=\"nh-pattern-challenge-heading-1-31e8cf nh-title e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Resources and Articles<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"nh-pattern-challenge-copy-2-c44c60 nh-copy e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"332a6df1\">\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rootnashville.org\/\">Root Nashville<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Official page of the Root Nashville organization.\n\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cumberlandrivercompact.org\/\">Cumberland River Compact:<\/a> <\/strong>Three million people and thousands of species depend on clean water from the Cumberland River. The Cumberland River Compact makes sure they get it through their efforts to educate and restore. The Compact serves as the Root Nashville campaign's operational partner.\n\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.org\/en-us\/about-us\/where-we-work\/united-states\/tennessee\/\">The Nature Conservancy of Tennessee<\/a>: <\/strong>Since 1978, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has helped to create or expand 30 State Natural Areas, 13 Wildlife Management Areas and three National Wildlife Refuges in Tennessee in addition to establishing its own system of nature preserves. TNC serves on the Root Nashville Advisory Board.\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.civicdesigncenter.org\/\"><strong>Nashville Civic Design Center:<\/strong><\/a> Founded in 2000, the Nashville Civic Design Center (NCDC) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to elevate the quality of Nashville's built environment and to promote public participation in the creation of a more beautiful and functional city for all.\n\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1353829216301332\">Multiple Health Benefits of Urban Tree Canopy<\/a><\/strong>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citylab.com\/environment\/2018\/04\/heres-how-much-money-trees-save-in-megacities\/559211\/?utm_source=SFTwitter\"><strong>Here's How Much Money Trees Save in Megacities<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n<footer class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1544630 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-footer nh-pattern-making-health-a-shared-value-db4fad nh-section \" data-id=\"1544630\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"1544630\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"f608881\" class=\"nh-pattern-civic-footer-name-5e11fb nh-title nh-accent-text e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Nashville<span>Health<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"nh-pattern-civic-footer-purpose-becec7 nh-copy e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"18a84518\">NashvilleHealth creates a culture of health and wellbeing by serving as a convener to open dialogue, align resources and build smart strategic partnerships to create a bold plan for health and wellbeing in Nashville.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"nh-pattern-civic-footer-contact-deea94 nh-copy e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5c1310a0\">3810 Bedford Ave. Ste 200<br>Nashville, Tennessee 37215<br><a href=\"mailto:gfunk@nashvillehealth.org\">gfunk@nashvillehealth.org<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"nh-pattern-civic-footer-copyright-c10e33 nh-copy e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"3002869\">\u00a9 Copyright 2026 NashvilleHealth<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/footer>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NashvilleHealth About Data News Get Involved Donate Environment + Health The problem we face Trees and green space are vital components of a healthy community. 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