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TerraFuture
Our Impact

Community Impact

Rigorous, transparent measurement of environmental and community outcomes across 47 neighborhoods since 2019.

By the Numbers

Environmental Metrics

Cumulative impact across all TerraFuture programs since our founding in 2019.

4,280
metric tons
CO2 Reduced
18,500
planted
Trees
2.4 MW
capacity
Solar Installed
22%
reduction
Particulate Matter
1.8M
gallons/yr
Stormwater Managed
3,200
MWh/yr
Clean Electricity
Where We Work

Geographic Reach

From 3 pilot neighborhoods in 2019 to 47 partner neighborhoods across four districts. Our network has grown steadily, prioritizing communities facing the greatest environmental justice challenges.

Aerial view of urban neighborhoods

North District

14
Neighborhoods
7,200
Trees

Active since 2019. 15% increase in canopy coverage in targeted heat island zones

South District

12
Neighborhoods
6,100
Trees

Active since 2020. Origin of the Clean Air Now campaign; 3 green infrastructure corridors

East District

11
Neighborhoods
5,200
Trees

Active since 2021. 6 community solar sites; 38% adult participation in Climate Literacy Workshops

West District

10
Neighborhoods
Trees

Active since 2025. Planning phase; community input sessions scheduled for spring 2026

People & Policy

Community Outcomes

12,000+
Residents Engaged
2,400
Workshop Graduates
320
Community Leaders
38
Partner Schools
$380K
Annual Energy Savings
3
Policy Wins
2023

Air Quality Monitoring Ordinance

Real-time monitoring stations required within two miles of all industrial facilities zoned for heavy manufacturing.

2024

Green Infrastructure Mandate

New development over 10,000 sq ft must incorporate bioswales, permeable pavement, or green roofs.

2025

Monitoring Funding Increase

$1.2 million annually for 12 new monitoring stations in underserved neighborhoods.

Growth Over Time

Year-Over-Year Progress

2019

200 trees3 neighborhoods

Founded. First air quality sensors deployed.

2020

1,800 trees10 neighborhoods

Climate Literacy Workshops launched.

2021

5,000 trees20 neighborhoods

Environmental Dashboard launched publicly.

2022

8,200 trees30 neighborhoods

Clean Air Now campaign launched.

2023

10,000 trees38 neighborhoods

First policy win: Air Quality Monitoring Ordinance.

2024

14,500 trees42 neighborhoods

Green Infrastructure Mandate adopted.

2025

18,500 trees47 neighborhoods

National Community Resilience Award.

Open Data

Data Transparency

All impact data is available for download and independent verification. We publish our full methodology, data sources, and calculation notes alongside every metric.

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