A Tree Grows in Richmond: Southside Moves from Redlining to Greening A nonprofit-led project seeks to address environmental injustices and improve water quality with targeted tree planting. Kenny Fletcher/CBF Left: Southside, Richmond, Virginia, courtesy of Southside ReLeaf; Right: previous (2018) tree plantings led by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation at Branchâs Baptist Church in Southside. At the peak of a Virginia summer, the difference between the sun and shade is stark. High urban temperatures can be dangerous in the capital city of Richmond. Trees can provide substantial cooling, pull...