FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 16, 2022
MEDIA CONTACT
Andrew Whelan, CleanAIRE NC, (919) 408-7031, [email protected]
New Clean Air Garden Beautifies Charlotte, Raises Air Quality Awareness
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — CleanAIRE NC and the Historic West End Green District will unveil a new clean air garden this month at the Wells Fargo ATM on Beatties Ford Rd. In addition to expanding green space in the Historic West End, the garden will also raise awareness on the role air quality plays in community health in the neighborhood. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 29, from 1:00 – 1:30 pm.
The new garden is part of the larger Historic West End Green District campaign aimed at providing clean air awareness programs, expanding electric vehicle infrastructure, and generating green solutions for the community.
“The importance of investing in communities who have been historically left out of the clean energy and green solutions space cannot be overstated,” said Daisha Williams, CleanAIRE NC Environmental Justice Manager. “Bringing visibility and awareness to the benefits of green spaces is only the beginning of what is possible. The Historic West End Green District will continue to grow, with the goal of providing relief in air pollution from our most vulnerable communities.”
The garden was designed by groundworks studio and constructed by Tim Johnson Landscaping, Inc. Organizers will install signage at the garden to explain its purpose, provide educational resources, and highlight the partnership between CleanAIRE NC, Historic West End residents, and the Wells Fargo Foundation.
The clean air garden is the first green infrastructure project within the Historic West End Green District initiative, which is supported by funding from the Wells Fargo Foundation. Project organizers have established a “green team” of a dozen community members who will maintain the garden and play an active role in many of the future Green District projects planned for the Historic West End.
To learn more about the Historic West End Green District, visit: cleanairenc.org/hwe-clt/
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CleanAIRE NC is a statewide nonprofit organization advocating for the health of all North Carolinians by pursuing equitable and collaborative solutions that address climate change and air pollution. Learn more at www.cleanAIREnc.org
