Turin Gets Greener: Nearly 2,800 New Trees for a Healthier and More Livable City

Turin continues to invest in its urban green spaces. Over the next three years, 2,789 new trees will be planted along some of the city's main boulevards as part of the project "Torino cresce nel verde e nella salute" ("Turin Grows in Green and Health"), a joint initiative by the City of Turin, the ASL Città di Torino (Local Health Authority), and the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.

The project aims to preserve and enhance one of Turin's most distinctive features: its historic tree-lined avenues. With more than 60,000 trees stretching across approximately 300 kilometres of streets, Turin is one of Italy's greenest cities, where urban nature plays a vital role in both the landscape and the quality of everyday life.

Un investimento che guarda al futuro

Il progetto prevede la sostituzione delle alberature mancanti lungo 55 viali cittadini, scelti sulla base dello stato di conservazione e della loro importanza per la mobilità e la qualità urbana.

Una parte delle nuove piantumazioni è già stata realizzata nei mesi scorsi su alcuni importanti assi cittadini, mentre nuovi interventi proseguiranno nel corso dell'autunno e negli anni successivi.

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The initiative includes the restoration of 55 tree-lined streets across the city. The selected locations were identified based on missing trees and the strategic importance of each avenue for the urban environment.

The first phase of planting has already begun, with additional work scheduled for the autumn and the following years.

In some areas, new tree species that are better adapted to rising temperatures and changing climate conditions will be introduced to ensure healthier and more resilient urban forests.

More Trees, Better Quality of Life

Research has consistently shown that urban trees provide significant environmental and health benefits.

Among their many advantages, trees help to:

• reduce the urban heat island effect during summer;

• improve air quality;

• absorb traffic noise;

• support mental health and overall well-being;

• increase urban biodiversity.

The project will also include scientific monitoring to assess how greener streets positively affect both public health and environmental quality.

Preserving Turin's Identity

Tree-lined boulevards have always been an essential part of Turin's urban identity. This initiative is not simply about planting new trees, but about protecting and renewing a historic landscape for future generations.

Historic avenues will retain their traditional tree species, while more climate-resilient varieties will be introduced where environmental conditions have significantly changed.

A Positive Step for the City

Across Europe, cities are increasingly recognising the importance of investing in urban green infrastructure. Trees are far more than decorative elements: they help combat climate change, improve public spaces, and make cities healthier and more enjoyable places to live.

With the planting of 2,789 new trees, Turin is taking another important step towards becoming a greener, healthier, and more resilient city for both residents and visitors.

Source: City of Turin press release on the project "Torino cresce nel verde e nella salute".