City of Charleston Honors North Central’s Legacy Tree Program
Proclamation Awarded by Mayor William Cogswell
On September 16, 2025, Mayor William S. Cogswell, Jr. presented a City of Charleston proclamation recognizing the North Central Neighborhood for its work through the Legacy Tree Program.
Launched in partnership with the City, the Legacy Tree program gives residents a way to invest directly in their neighborhood by funding and planting new trees across North Central. The initiative has already resulted in over a dozen trees planted in just our first year, increasing shade, strengthening the neighborhood’s resilience against heat and flooding, and beautifying our streets.
The Mayor’s proclamation highlights this local effort as a model for civic collaboration—neighbors, the City, and community partners working together to make Charleston greener and more livable.
City of Charleston Proclamation
Honoring the North Central Neighborhood and the Legacy Tree Program
**WHEREAS,** this program allows residents to make a direct investment in their community by planting new street trees that will provide beauty, cooling, and enjoyment for generations to come; and
**WHEREAS,** the residents of North Central have collectively embraced and supported this effort, contributing to the planting of Legacy Trees that are transforming streetscapes into greener, more welcoming spaces; and
**WHEREAS,** trees play a vital role in improving air quality, reducing stormwater runoff, lowering heat impacts, and building a healthier, more livable city for all residents; and
**WHEREAS,** the Legacy Tree Program represents not only an investment in the environment, but also in the shared values of stewardship, community pride, and the long-term wellbeing of Charleston’s neighborhoods;
THE NORTH CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD
for its investment in the Legacy Tree Program and its commitment to making North Central a cooler, more beautiful, and more enjoyable place to live for all.**William S. Cogswell, Jr., Mayor**
