Greening Launceston — Urban Forest and CBD Street Tree Advocacy

What

GRCC supported the Launceston Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing advocacy and activities for greening the city, including supporting a new Memorandum of Understanding between the Chamber and City of Launceston focused on urban forest expansion and the $17 million City Heart Project.

Who

Launceston residents, businesses, and visitors who benefit from a greener, more liveable CBD.

Where

Launceston CBD, Tasmania

When

2022

How It Helped

The Chamber and City of Launceston signed a Greening of Launceston MOU. The City of Launceston and Tasmanian Government pledged $17 million toward the City Heart Project, redeveloping major CBD streets with more street trees and quality street furniture.